*************SECTION 12 FERTILITY*************

The next few questions are about fertility. We know that some of these questions may not apply to you, but we need to ask the same questions of all our respondents in order to be complete.

[Gender of Respondent]==1

COMMENT: IF R IS MALE, SKIP PREGNANCY QUESTIONS

[flag indicating if R has ever reported being pregnant]==1

COMMENT: Machine check: Has R reported being pregnant in previous surveys?

Have you ever been pregnant?

How old were you the first time you became pregnant?

ENTER AGE IN YEARS:

In what month and year did you get pregnant for the first time?

([flag indicating if R has ever been interviewed as a Young Adult]==1)

COMMENT: WAS R EVER INTERVIEWED AS YA?

We are first going to VERIFY our records of BIOLOGICAL children that you have had, if any, PRIOR TO [lintdate~X] (the date of your LAST interview).

[total number of biological children listed in BIOCHILD roster] > 0

COMMENT: Check if there are any children on the info sheet

REPEAT

COMMENT: start loop to correct missing names or bdates of biochildren

STRCMP([name of biological child([loop number])], "(MISSING NAME)")

COMMENT: Is the child's name missing?

INTERVIEWER: THIS CHILD'S NAME IS MISSING. ENTER THE CORRECT FIRST NAME, MIDDLE INITIAL (IF A NAME EXISTS) AND LAST NAME.

CHILD'S BIRTHDATE: [birthdate of biological child([loop number])]
CHILD'S ID NUMBER: [biological child ID([loop number])]

ISVAREMPTY([birthdate of biological child([loop number])])

COMMENT: Is there child's birthdate recorded?

INTERVIEWER: THIS CHILD'S BIRTHDATE IS MISSING. ENTER THE CORRECT BIRTHDATE. YOU MUST ENTER A VALID YEAR IN THIS QUESTION. REPORT ANY UNUSUAL ANSWERS IN A COMMENT.

CHILD'S NAME: [name of biological child([loop number])]
CHILD'S ID NUMBER: [ID of biological child([loop number])]

UNTIL([loop number]==[total number of biological children listed in BIOCHILD roster])

COMMENT: loop end to fix names and bdates of biochildren

Our records from our interview on [lintdate~X] show that you have (had/given birth to) (a child/children) named (READ FULL NAMES OF CHILDREN BELOW) as of [lintdate~X] ... (CLICK "SUBMIT AND CONTINUE" TO CONTINUE)

Is that correct?

INTERVIEWER: DOES R HAVE CHILDREN ON THE BIOLOGICAL CHILD ROSTER THAT SHOULD NOT BE LISTED THERE?

REPEAT

COMMENT: LOOP Begin to delete biochildren who don't belong on roster

[Code for status of boilogical child([loop number])]

COMMENT: Is this child a new child? If so, skip out.

INTERVIEWER: [name of biological child([loop number])] IS DELETED. IS THIS CORRECT?

INTERVIEWER: DOES [name of biological child([loop number])] NEED TO BE DELETED?

UNTIL([loop number]==[total number of biological children listed in BIOCHILD roster])

COMMENT: Loop end for deleting children currently on biochild roster

INTERVIEWER: DOES R HAVE ANY CHILDREN WHO WERE BORN BEFORE [lintdate~X] WHO ARE NOT LISTED ON THE BIOLOGICAL CHILD ROSTER, THAT SHOULD BE LISTED THERE?

([flag indicating if R has ever been interviewed as a Young Adult]==1)

COMMENT: WAS R EVER INTERVIEWED AS YA?

Our records show that you had NOT (had/given birth to) any children of your own as of [lintdate~X]. Is that correct?

REPEAT

COMMENT: Loop begin to add missing biochildren

What is the name of the [first/next] child that you have (had/given birth to) as of [lintdate~X] who we do not have listed?

(INTERVIEWER: ENTER FIRST NAME, MIDDLE INITIAL, LAST NAME.)

Is [missing biological child([loop number])] a boy or a girl?

When was [missing biological child([loop number])] born?

(INTERVIEWER: IN CASE OF INVALID DATE, VERIFY CHILDS BIRTH DATE WITH R. EXPLAIN TO RESPONDENT THAT RIGHT NOW, WE ARE ONLY COLLECTING INFORMATION ABOUT CHILDREN BORN PRIOR TO [lintdate~X]. WE WILL ASK ABOUT CHILDREN BORN SINCE [lintdate~X] IN A FEW MOMENTS.)

(INTERVIEWER: YOU MUST ENTER A VALID YEAR IN THIS QUESTION. REPORT ANY UNUSUAL ANSWERS IN A COMMENT.)

Did you have another child that was born PRIOR to [lintdate~X] who we do not have listed?

UNTIL([Q12-16L([loop number])]==0)

COMMENT: Loop end for entering missing bio children

([flag indicating if R has ever been interviewed as a Young Adult]==1)

COMMENT: WAS R EVER INTERVIEWED AS YA?

I'd like to read the information about your children from our records.

REPEAT

COMMENT: Start loop to verify final bio Roster.

(FOR EACH CHILD, READ:) Our records show that (CHILD) is a (SEX) and was born on (BIRTHDATE). Is that correct?

(INTERVIEWER: IF ALL INFO CORRECT, CLICK ON THE BUTTON FOR "ALL (OTHER) INFO CORRECT," THEN CLICK "SUBMIT AND CONTINUE" TO CONTINUE.

IF ANY INFORMATION IS INCORRECT , CLICK ON THE BUTTON NEXT TO THE CHILD'S RECORD, THEN CLICK ON "SUBMIT AND CONTINUE". YOU WILL THEN BE ABLE TO CORRECT INFORMATION ON THE NEXT SCREEN FOR THE CHILD YOU SELECTED.)

(INTERVIEWER: MARK INFORMATION THAT IS INCORRECT. IF NECESSARY PROBE:)
Is [name of child needing change([child with incorrect information on biological child roster([loop number])])]'s name correct?
Is [name of child needing change([child with incorrect information on biological child roster([loop number])])]'s birthdate correct? (BIRTHDATE=[birthdate of child needing change([child with incorrect information on biological child roster([loop number])])~X] )
Is [name of child needing change([child with incorrect information on biological child roster([loop number])])]'s sex correct? (SEX=[gender of child needing change([child with incorrect information on biological child roster([loop number])])])


(MARK ALL THAT APPLY)

INSELECTION([Q12-19C([loop number])],1)

COMMENT: Check if answered name was incorrect. ({Q12-LOOP4})

What is the correct name and spelling for [name of child needing change([child with incorrect information on biological child roster([loop number])])]?


(INTERVIEWER: RECORD CORRECT NAME AND/OR SPELLING.)

INSELECTION([Q12-19C([loop number])],4)

COMMENT: Check if answered birthdate was incorrect. ({Q12-LOOP4})

What is the correct birthdate for [name of child needing change([child with incorrect information on biological child roster([loop number])])]?


(INTERVIEWER: RECORD CORRECTED BIRTHDATE.)

(INTERVIEWER: YOU MUST ENTER A VALID YEAR IN THIS QUESTION. REPORT ANY UNUSUAL ANSWERS IN A COMMENT.)

INSELECTION([Q12-19C([loop number])],5)

COMMENT: Check if answered sex was incorrect. ({Q12-LOOP4})

(INTERVIEWER: IF NOT OBVIOUS, ASK:) What is the correct sex of [name of child needing change([child with incorrect information on biological child roster([loop number])])]?

(INTERVIEWER: RECORD CORRECTED GENDER.)

UNTIL([child with incorrect information on biological child roster([loop number])]==1)

COMMENT: End loop to verify final bio roster

INTERVIEWER: BELOW IS THE CORRECTED BIOLOGICAL CHILD ROSTER AS OF [lintdate~X]. REVIEW THE ROSTER TO BE SURE THAT IT IS CORRECT. IF THE ROSTER IS NOT CORRECT, RETURN TO THE PREVIOUS QUESTIONS BY CLICKING ON THE BACK ARROW ICON AND CORRECT AS NEEDED.

IF EVERYTHING IS CORRECT, CLICK "SUBMIT AND CONTINUE" TO GO FORWARD.

([flag indicating if R has ever been interviewed as a Young Adult]==1)

COMMENT: WAS R EVER INTERVIEWED AS YA?

Now I would like to ask you about any BIOLOGICAL children you have had, if any, SINCE [lintdate~X], (the date of your LAST interview).

Please tell me if you have had any biological children since [lintdate~X], not counting any babies who were stillborn?

How many children have you had since [lintdate~X]? (IF NECESSARY READ: not counting any babies who were stillborn? AND/OR ....or dead at birth?)

Please tell me if you have had any biological children?

How many children have you had not counting any babies who were dead at birth?

REPEAT

COMMENT: Begin Loop for adding new bio children.

What did you name your [first/next] [baby born since date of last interview/(oldest) baby (born since date of last interview)]?

(INTERVIEWER: ENTER FIRST NAME, MIDDLE INITIAL AND LAST NAME.)

Was the baby a boy or a girl?

When was your child born?

(INTERVIEWER: YOU MUST ENTER A VALID YEAR IN THIS QUESTION. REPORT ANY UNUSUAL ANSWERS IN A COMMENT.)

UNTIL([loop number]==[number of biological children R had since date of last interview])

COMMENT: loop end about new bio children

[number of biological children R had since date of last interview] > 1

COMMENT: Are there at least two kids?

REPEAT

COMMENT: Start loop to check for twins/triplets/etc.

(INTERVIEWER: CHECK (AGAIN) FOR CHILDREN WITH THE SAME BIRTHDATE. FOR EACH PAIR OR GROUP OF NON-DELETED CHILDREN WITH THE SAME BIRTHDATE, ASK:)

Is it correct that (READ NAMES OF CHILDREN WITH SAME BIRTHDATES) are (twins/triplets/etc.)?

(ENTER R'S RESPONSE ON NEXT SCREEN. IF NO MORE CHILDREN HAVE SAME BIRTHDATE, ENTER NO ON NEXT SCREEN.)

INTERVIEWER: ARE THERE ANY TWINS/TRIPLETS/ETC. LISTED ON THE ROSTER OF BIOLOGICAL CHILDREN ON PREVIOUS SCREEN? ENTER R'S RESPONSE BELOW.

INTERVIEWER: VERIFY THE BIRTHDATE INFORMATION FOR THE CHILDREN INCORRECTLY LISTED AS TWINS/TRIPLETS/ETC. CLICK ON "MODIFY ROW" AS NECESSARY TO CORRECT CHILD INFORMATION. IF RESPONDENT CONFIRMS BIRTHDATES LISTED, EXPLAIN IN AN INTERVIEWER COMMENT.

(INTERVIEWER: TO VERIFY, SELECT THE NAME OF THE FIRST TWIN CHILD IDENTIFIED ON THE CHILD ROSTER BELOW AND ASK:)

Are (CHILD NAME 1) and (CHILD NAME 2) identical twins or are they fraternal twins?

(CLICK ON "SUBMIT AND CONTINUE" AND ENTER ANSWER ON NEXT SCREEN. IF THEY ARE OF DIFFERENT SEXES, THEY ARE FRATERNAL TWINS.)

(Are (CHILD NAME 1) and (CHILD NAME 2) identical twins or are they fraternal twins?)

(INTERVIEWER: IF TWINS NOT THE SAME SEX, THEY ARE FRATERNAL.)

Are they (REPEAT CHILDREN'S NAMES IF NECESSARY) often mistaken for each other, or are they different enough to tell apart?

(INTERVIEWER: TO VERIFY, SELECT THE NAME OF THE FIRST TRIPLET IDENTIFIED ON THE CHILD ROSTER BELOW AND ASK:)

Are (CHILD NAME 1), (CHILD NAME 2) and (CHILD NAME 3) identical triplets, are they fraternal triplets or is there a combination?

(CLICK "SUBMIT AND CONTINUE" AND ENTER RESPONSE ON NEXT SCREEN)

(Are (CHILD NAME 1), (CHILD NAME 2) and (CHILD NAME 3) identical triplets or are they fraternal triplets?)

Are they (REPEAT CHILDREN'S NAMES IF NECESSARY) often mistaken for each other, or are they different enough to tell apart?

UNTIL([Q12-29J([loop number])]==0)

COMMENT: End loop when no more twins,triplets,etc..

[current number of bio children on roster] > 0

COMMENT: Is there at least one child on BIOCHILD roster?

REPEAT

[Code for status of boilogical child([loop number])]

COMMENT: Check the status of the child. if deleted skip to the next child.

At the time [name of biological child([loop number])] was born, what was your relationship to [name of biological child([loop number])]'s biological [mom/dad]? Were you...

Did [name of biological child([loop number])] live with you immediately after [his/her] birth?

[Code for status of boilogical child([loop number])]

COMMENT: Check the status of the child. if deceased or deleted, or adopted out skip to the next child. If the child is added, skip to appropriate question

Where does [name of biological child([loop number])] usually live?

(INTERVIEWER: CODE WITHOUT READING CATEGORIES)

[Code for usual residence of biological child([loop number])]

COMMENT: Enter code for hhiflag.

When did [name of biological child([loop number])] die?

[Code for usual residence of biological child([loop number])]

COMMENT: Does biological child live in household or with another person part time?

Does [name of biological child([loop number])]'s natural [mom/dad] live in this household?

[Code for usual residence of biological child([loop number])]

COMMENT: Does biological child live in household or with another person part time?

Is [name of biological child([loop number])]'s [mom/dad] living?

When did [name of biological child([loop number])]'s natural [mom/dad] leave the household?

INTERVIEWER: ENTER MONTH AND YEAR [name of biological child([loop number])]'s NATURAL [mom/dad] LEFT THE HOUSEHOLD.

[Code for usual residence of biological child([loop number])]

COMMENT: Does biological child live in household or with another person part time?

When did [name of biological child([loop number])]'s natural [mom/dad] die?

(INTERVIEWER: ENTER MONTH AND YEAR.)

[Code for usual residence of biological child([loop number])]

COMMENT: Does biological child live in household or with another person part time?

About how many miles from you does [name of biological child([loop number])]'s [mom/dad] live? Is it...

In the past 12 months, about how often has [name of biological child([loop number])] seen [his/her([loop number])] [mom/dad]?

(INTERVIEWER: READ CATEGORIES ONLY IF NECESSARY)

(IF SEPARATION IS MORE RECENT THAN PAST12 MONTHS, ASK:) Since [name of biological child([loop number])] has been separated from[his/her([loop number])] [mom/dad], about how often has [name of biological child([loop number])] seen [his/her([loop number])] [mom/dad]?

How long do these visits usually last?


(INTERVIEWER: ENTER NUMBER OF DAYS. IF LESS THAN 1 DAY, ENTER '0'.)

Does [name of biological child([loop number])]'s [mom/dad] contribute money for the child's upbringing?

Does [name of biological child([loop number])]'s [mom/dad] do this on a regular basis or once in a while?

How much does [name of biological child([loop number])]'s [mom/dad] give?

(INTERVIEWER: NEXT QUESTION ASKS FOR UNIT)

(ENTER DOLLAR AMOUNT:)

Is that per week, per month or per year?

About how many miles from you does [name of biological child([loop number])] live? Is it....

In the past 12 months, about how often have you seen [name of biological child([loop number])]? (IF SEPARATION IS MORE RECENT THAN PAST 12 MONTHS, ASK:) Since [name of biological child([loop number])] has not been living with you, about how often have you seen [name of biological child([loop number])]?

(INTERVIEWER: READ CATEGORIES ONLY IF NECESSARY)

How long do these visits usually last?

(INTERVIEWER: ENTER NUMBER OF DAYS. IF LESS THAN 1 DAY, ENTER '0'.)

[age of biological child([loop number])]

How often do you bathe or dress [name of biological child([loop number])]?

(INTERVIEWER: READ CATEGORIES ONLY IF NECESSARY)

[age of biological child([loop number])]

COMMENT: Machine Check: Branch on age of child

How often do you [play together with/play together with games or toys with] [name of biological child([loop number])]?

(INTERVIEWER: READ CATEGORIES ONLY IF NECESSARY)

[age of biological child([loop number])]>=3

How often in the past year have you had contact with [name of biological child([loop number])], either by card, letter, e-mail message, or phone call?

(INTERVIEWER: READ CATEGORIES ONLY IF NECESSARY)

Are you contributing money for the child's upbringing now?

Do you do this on a regular basis or once in a while?

How much do you give?

(INTERVIEWER: NEXT QUESTION ASKS FOR UNIT)

(ENTER DOLLAR AMOUNT:)

Is that per week, per month or per year?

When did [name of biological child([loop number])] last live with you?

(When did [name of biological child([loop number])] last live with you?)

(ENTER DATE)

(Were/Was) there any period(s) of more than three consecutive months when [name of biological child([loop number])] did not live with you before that time?

[Code for status of boilogical child([loop number])]

COMMENT: Check the status of the child. if deceased, deleted, adopted out, or in foster care, skip to the next child.

[flag indicating whether biochild's other parent is living([loop number])]

COMMENT: Machine Check: Did R indicate that the other biological parent of this child is deceased?

How much influence does [name of biological child([loop number])]'s [mom/dad] have in making major decisions about such things as education, religion and health care? Does [he/she] have none, a little, some, pretty much, or a great deal of influence?

How much influence do you have in making major decisions concerning [name of biological child([loop number])] about such things as education, religion and health care? Do you have none, a little, some, pretty much, or a great deal of influence?

How often do you talk about [name of biological child([loop number])] with [his/her([loop number])] [mom/dad]?

INTERVIWER: READ CATEGORIES ONLY IF NECESSARY

How much help do you get from [name of biological child([loop number])]'s [mom/dad] with raising [him/her([loop number])]? Would you say...

How much conflict do you and [name of biological child([loop number])]'s [mom/dad] have about how [he/she] is raised?

How much conflict do you and [name of biological child([loop number])]'s [mom/dad] have about how money is spent on [name of biological child([loop number])]?

On a scale of zero to 100, where zero is no agreement and 100 is complete agreement, what percent of the time do you and [name of biological child([loop number])]'s [mom/dad] agree on decisions about [name of biological child([loop number])]?

UNTIL([loop number]==[current number of bio children on roster])

COMMENT: end loop.

[number of biological children R had since date of last interview]>=1

[marital status code]

COMMENT: Machine check: value of marital status

[number of non-biological children in household]==0 && [flag indicating whether R and current spouse/partner have any children together]==0

COMMENT: Machine Check: Are there no non-bio children in HH and no children in common?

[number of non-biological children in household]==0 && [flag indicating whether R and current spouse/partner have any children together]>=1

COMMENT: MACHINE CHECK:R HAS NO NONBIO CHILDREN BUT KIDS IN COMMON

[number of non-biological children in household]>=1 && [flag indicating whether R and current spouse/partner have any children together]>=1

COMMENT: MACHINE CHECK: R HAS NONBIO CHILDREN PLUS KIDS IN COMMON

[number of non-biological children in household]>=1 && [flag indicating whether R and current spouse/partner have any children together]==0

COMMENT: MACHINE CHECK:R HAS NONBIO CHILDREN BUT NO KIDS IN COMMON

[Other than the children you and your husband/wife have, does] your [husband/wife/partner] have any children from previous relationships?

How many [other] children does your [husband/wife/partner] have?

What are their ages?

(INTERVIEWER: PLEASE SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.)

[current number of bio children on roster]

COMMENT: Branch on number of children R has ever had

(([Code for usual residence of biological child(1)] == 8) || ([Code for usual residence of biological child(1)] == 5) || ([Code for status of boilogical child(1)] == 99))

COMMENT: R's with only one child branched here -- is this child deceased, adopted out or deleted?

Please rank the following three factors from the most important to the least important in the job of being a parent:

...providing emotional support, providing financial support, and taking care of every day needs.

Which of these is most important?

Which is next most Important?

Which is third most important?

(INTERVIEWER: CODE CAREFULLY TO ENSURE RANK ORDERING IS REFLECTED IN ANSWERS. )

Now, please tell me whether you consider each of the following statements as very important, somewhat important, or not important to your job of being a parent.

Giving my child's [mother/father] encouragement and emotional support. Is that .......

(Please tell me whether you consider each of the following statements as very important, somewhat important, or not important to your job of being a parent.)

Giving my child moral and ethical guidance when appropriate. Is that .......

Some parents spend time teaching their children new skills while other parents believe children learn best on their own. Which of the following best describes your attitude?

[number of biological children R had since date of last interview] >= 1

COMMENT: Has R had any live births since 2004 or prior interview?

REPEAT

Now I'd like to ask you some questions about [your/the] [count of pregnancies since last interview] pregnancy(ies) [that led to the birth of your child/since DLI that ended in a live birth([loop number])].

(INTERVIEWER: BELOW IS A LIST OF CHILDREN BORN SINCE THE DATE OF LAST INTERVIEW. PREGNANCY QUESTIONS WILL BE ASKED ABOUT EACH CHILD IN THE ORDER IN WHICH THEY ARE LISTED. CLICK ON "SUBMIT AND CONTINUE" TO CONTINUE.)

INTERVIEWER:

THE NEXT SERIES OF QUESTIONS ARE ABOUT THE PREGNANCY RESULTING IN THE BIRTH OF
[name of biological child in pre/postnatal series([loop number])].

[loop number] == 1

COMMENT: Is this the first time through the pregnancy loop?

[flag indicating if live-birth pregnancy resulted in multiple births([loop number])] >= 1

COMMENT: WAS THIS A MULTIPLE BIRTH - REPORTED IN LAST LOOP?

INTERVIEWER: DID THIS PREGNANCY (WITH [name of biological child in pre/postnatal series([loop number])]) RESULT IN THE BIRTH OF MORE THAN ONE CHILD? USE THE BACK ARROW TO CHECK THE ROSTER IF NECESSARY.

[loop number] == 1

COMMENT: IS THIS THE FIRST TIME THROUGH THE LOOP?

[flag indicating if live-birth pregnancy resulted in multiple births([loop number])] >= 1

COMMENT: WAS THIS REPORTED AS A MULTIPLE BIRTH IN LAST LOOP?

[Gender of Respondent]

COMMENT: SKIP ACCORDING TO RESPONDENT GENDER - MULTIPLE BIRTH

[Gender of Respondent]

COMMENT: SKIP ACCORDING TO RESPONDENT GENDER

When did you become pregnant with [name of biological child in pre/postnatal series([loop number])]? In what month and year?

Just before you became pregnant with [name of biological child in pre/postnatal series([loop number])], did you or your partner use any methods to keep from getting pregnant?

Had you stopped all methods before you became pregnant?

Was the reason you [stopped/were not] using any methods because you yourself wanted to become pregnant?

Just before you became pregnant that time, did you want to become pregnant when you did?

(IF NO, PROBE:) Did you want (a/another) baby but not at that time, or did you want (none/no more) at all?

And what about your spouse or partner when you became pregnant that time -- did he want you to have (a/another) baby?

(IF NO, PROBE:) Did he want you to have (a/another) baby but not at that time, or did he want you to have (none/no more) at all?

Just before [name of biological child in pre/postnatal series([loop number])]'s mother became pregnant with [name of biological child in pre/postnatal series([loop number])], did you or she use any methods to keep from getting pregnant?

Had you stopped all methods before [name of biological child in pre/postnatal series([loop number])]'s mother became pregnant?

Was the reason you [stopped/were not] using any methods because you yourself wanted [name of biological child in pre/postnatal series([loop number])]'s mother to become pregnant?

Just before [name of biological child in pre/postnatal series([loop number])]'s mother became pregnant that time, did you want her to become pregnant when she did?

(IF NO, PROBE:) Did you want (a/another) baby but not at that time, or did you want (none/no more) at all?

And what about [name of biological child in pre/postnatal series([loop number])]'s mother when she became pregnant that time -- did she want to have (a/another) baby?

(IF NO, PROBE:) Did she want to have (a/another) baby but not at that time, or did she want to have (none/no more) at all?

During your pregnancy with [name of biological child in pre/postnatal series([loop number])], did you make any visits to a doctor or nurse for prenatal care, that is, to be examined or talk about your pregnancy?

When did you first visit a doctor or nurse for prenatal care -- during which month of your pregnancy?

(ENTER MONTH NUMBER)

Did you drink any alcoholic beverages, including beer, wine, or liquor, during the 12 months before [name of biological child in pre/postnatal series([loop number])] was born?

How often did you usually drink alcoholic beverages after you found out that you were pregnant?

(INTERVIEWER: READ CATEGORIES ONLY IF NECESSARY) Did you drink...

Did you smoke tobacco cigarettes at all during the 12 months before [name of biological child in pre/postnatal series([loop number])] was born?

On the average, how many cigarettes did you smoke after you found out you were pregnant? Did you smoke 2 or more packs a day? Did you smoke 1 pack or more but less than 2 packs a day, or less than 1 pack a day?

Based on either your last menstrual period date or your doctor's or clinic's information, was [name of biological child in pre/postnatal series([loop number])] born within one week of the expected (due) date?

Was the baby born early or late?

How many weeks [early/late] was the baby?

(IF "1 1/2 WEEKS" ROUND UP TO "2".)

Was a cesarean section done? (IF NECESSARY, PROBE:) Was the baby delivered by an incision in your abdomen?

Was this your first cesarean section, or did you have one before?

How much did [name of biological child in pre/postnatal series([loop number])] weigh at birth?

(ENTER NUMBER OF POUNDS AND OUNCES AND CLICK "SUBMIT AND CONTINUE".)

What was [name of biological child in pre/postnatal series([loop number])]'s length at birth?

(ENTER INCHES)

INTERVIEWER: DID R INDICATE THAT THE LENGTH OF THE BABY WAS AN ESTIMATE?

How long did your baby stay in the hospital?

(How long did your baby stay in the hospital?)

(ENTER NUMBER OF DAYS)

Did you leave the hospital at the same time as your baby or did you leave earlier or later?

How many days earlier?

How many days later?

In [name of biological child in pre/postnatal series([loop number])]'s first year, did you take [him/her] to a clinic, hospital, or doctor because [he/she] was sick or injured?

(IF BABY "ADOPTED OUT"/"DECEASED" AND R IS RELUCTANT, SAY:) We appreciate how difficult this is, but [name of biological child in pre/postnatal series([loop number])]'s experiences are important in helping us understand the health of other children like [him/her].

When you took [name of biological child in pre/postnatal series([loop number])] to a clinic, hospital, or doctor the first time because [he/she] was sick or injured, what was the nature of [his/her] illness or injury?

(INTERVIEWER: RECORD VERBATIM. CLICK "SUBMIT AND CONTINUE" TO CONTINUE FOR CODING OF ILLNESS OR INJURY DESCRIBED HERE.)

(INTERVIEWER: CODE WITHOUT READING CATEGORIES.

CODE FOR MAIN ILLNESS OR INJURY.

IF MORE THAN ONE ILLNESS OR INJURY MENTIONED, PROBE:)

What was the main illness or injury?

How many months old was [name of biological child in pre/postnatal series([loop number])] when you took [him/her] to a clinic, hospital or doctor the first time for (this) [illness]?

(INTERVIEWER: 1 DAY TO 4 WKS = 1 MONTH. MORE THAN 4 WEEKS -- DIVIDE BY 4 AND ROUND UP. EX: 35 WEEKS = 9 MONTHS.)

In [name of biological child in pre/postnatal series([loop number])]'s first year, altogether how many visits were made to a clinic, hospital, or doctor because [he/she] had (that) [illness]?

In [name of biological child in pre/postnatal series([loop number])]'s first year, how many months old was [he/she] the last time you took [him/her] to a clinic or doctor for (that) [illness]?

In [name of biological child in pre/postnatal series([loop number])]'s first year, when you took [him/her] to a clinic, hospital, or doctor because [he/she] had (that) [illness], where did you take [him/her]?

(INTERVIEWER: READ CATEGORIES ONLY IF NECESSARY)

INSELECTION([Q12-129([loop number])],9)

COMMENT: Was child from first pregnancy admitted to hospital for first illness in first year of life?

When [name of biological child in pre/postnatal series([loop number])] was admitted to the hospital, was surgery necessary?

Did you have to take time off from work?

Now we are going to discuss well baby care.

In [name of biological child in pre/postnatal series([loop number])]'s first year, did you take [him/her] to a clinic or doctor for well baby care when [he/she] was not sick?

How many months old was [name of biological child in pre/postnatal series([loop number])] when you took [him/her] to a clinic or doctor for well baby care the first time?.....

(INTERVIEWER: ENCOURAGE THE RESPONDENT TO ESTIMATE MONTHS OF AGE IF AT ALL POSSIBLE.)

(How many months old was [name of biological child in pre/postnatal series([loop number])] when you took [him/her] to a clinic or doctor for well baby care the first time?.....)

How old was [he/she] the next time?

(INTERVIEWER: CONTINUE TO ASK UNTIL THE LAST TIME IS CODED.)

(MARK ALL THAT APPLY)

[residence of biological child in pre/postnatal series([loop number])]==5 || [residence of biological child in pre/postnatal series([loop number])]==8

COMMENT: IS CHILD ADOPTED OUT OR DECEASED?

Now, we have a few questions about health care plans. First, is [name of biological child in pre/postnatal series([loop number])]'s health insurance provided either by an employer, the military, a student plan or by an individual plan that pays part or all of a hospital bill?

(PROBE IF NECESSARY) Examples of health and hospitalization insurance plan include Blue Cross, Blue Shield, HMO.

(INTERVIEWER: THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE PUBLIC ASSISTANCE HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS.)

What is the source of [name of biological child in pre/postnatal series([loop number])]'s health plan? Is it your own policy bought directly from a medical insurance company, your parent's policy, an employer policy, or something else?

There is a national program called Medicaid (Medi-Cal/Medical Assistance/Welfare/Medical Services) that pays for health care for persons in need. Is [name of biological child in pre/postnatal series([loop number])]'s health care now covered by Medicaid or one of these public assistance health care programs?

UNTIL([loop number] == [number of biological children R had since date of last interview])

COMMENT: END LOOP WHEN ALL CHILDREN CHECKED FOR NEW STATUS

[Gender of Respondent]

COMMENT: IS THE RESPONDENT A MALE OR FEMALE?

([flag #1 for feeding questions]>0) || ([flag #2 for feeding questions]>0) || ([number of biological children R had since date of last interview] > 0)

COMMENT: Are there any new children to ask feeding questions for?

[Any children born since DLI?]==1 || [Has R had any children?]==1

COMMENT: R HAVE ANY CHILDREN OR ANY NEW CHILDREN SINCE DLI?

REPEAT

COMMENT: Begin loop about feeding

[Code for status of boilogical child([loop number])] == 99

COMMENT: Has this child been deleted?

[Code for status of boilogical child([loop number])] == 97

COMMENT: Is this a new child (since last interview)?

When [name of biological child([loop number])] was an infant, did you breast feed [him/her([loop number])] at all?

(IF BABY "ADOPTED OUT"/"DECEASED" AND R IS RELUCTANT, SAY:) We appreciate how difficult this is, but [name of biological child([loop number])]'s experiences are important in helping us understand the health of other children like [him/her([loop number])].

How many weeks old was [name of biological child([loop number])] when you quit breast feeding [him/her([loop number])] altogether?

(INTERVIEWER: DETERMINE WHETHER R IS ANSWERING IN WEEKS OR MONTHS OLD, AND SELECT THE APPROPRIATE ANSWER BELOW.)

(How many weeks old was [name of biological child([loop number])] when you quit breast feeding [him/her([loop number])] altogether?)

(INTERVIEWER: R HAS ANSWERED IN NUMBER OF WEEKS.)

(How many months old was [name of biological child([loop number])] when you quit breast feeding [him/her([loop number])] altogether?)

(INTERVIEWER: R HAS ANSWERED IN NUMBER OF MONTHS. PLEASE ENTER ONLY FULL OR HALF MONTHS.)

UNTIL([loop number]==[current number of bio children on roster])

COMMENT: End loop about feeding

[Gender of Respondent]==2 && [current number of bio children on roster]>0

COMMENT: Machine Check: Is R female with at least one biological child?

REPEAT

COMMENT: Begin loop about maternity leave

We are interested in the employment experiences of women around the births of their children.

Did you work for pay at any time while you were pregnant with [name of biological child([loop number])]?

How many hours per week did you work for pay at the beginning of your pregnancy?

During the time you worked for pay while pregnant with [name of biological child([loop number])], did you continue to work your usual number of hours or did you reduce your work hours?

How many months along were you in the pregnancy when you reduced your work hours?

Did you continue working until [name of biological child([loop number])] was born, or did you stop working earlier than that, even if you were still being paid?

How many months along were you in the pregnancy when you stopped working?

Did you take any maternity leave, either paid or unpaid, when [name of biological child([loop number])] was born?

Did you [return to work/work for pay] at some point after [name of biological child([loop number])] was born?