*************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 the R]=1);

/* Machine check:  Is R male? */

([flag indicating if R has ever reported being pregnant]=1);  
  
/* 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 whether R was interviewed as YA in 1996]=1) or ([flag indicating whether R was interviewed as YA in 1994]=1) or ([flag indicating whether R was interviewed as YA in 1998]=1);  
  
/* WAS R INTERVIEWED IN 1998 or 1996 or 1994? */

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

([total number of biological children listed in BIOCHILD roster]>0);  
  
  
/*  Check if there are any children on the info sheet */

REPEAT([Fertility LOOP1 counter]);  
  
  
/* start loop to correct missing names or bdates of biochildren */

STRCMP ([Name of biological child()],"(MISSING NAME)",14);  
  
  
/* 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()]  
CHILD'S ID NUMBER: [biological child ID()]

ISBLANK([birthdate of biological child()]);  
  
  
/* 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()]  
CHILD'S ID NUMBER: [biological child ID()]

UNTIL([Fertility LOOP1 counter],([Fertility LOOP1 counter]=[total number of biological children listed in BIOCHILD roster]));  
  
  
/* loop end to fix names and bdates of biochildren */

Our records from our interview on [date of last interview] show that you have (had/given birth to) (a child/children) named (READ FULL NAMES OF CHILDREN BELOW) as of [date of last interview] ... (PRESS <ENTER> TO CONTINUE.)

Is that correct?

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

REPEAT([Fertility LOOP2 counter]);  
  
  
/* LOOP Begin to delete biochildren who don't belong on roster*/

([status of biological child (code)()]=97);  
  
  
/* Is this child a new child? If so, skip out. */

([status of biological child (code)()]=99);  
  
  
/* Is this child a deleted child? If so, skip. */

INTERVIEWER:  [Name of biological child()] IS DELETED. IS THIS CORRECT?

INTERVIEWER:  DOES [Name of biological child()] NEED TO BE DELETED?

UNTIL([Fertility LOOP2 counter],([Fertility LOOP2 counter]=[total number of biological children listed in BIOCHILD roster]));  
  
  
/* Loop end for deleting children currently on biochild roster*/

INTERVIEWER:  DOES R HAVE ANY CHILDREN WHO WERE BORN BEFORE [date of last interview] WHO ARE NOT LISTED ON THE BIOLOGICAL CHILD ROSTER, THAT SHOULD BE LISTED THERE?

([flag indicating whether R was interviewed as YA in 1998]=1) or ([flag indicating whether R was interviewed as YA in 1996]=1) or ([flag indicating whether R was interviewed as YA in 1994]=1);  
  
/* WAS R INTERVIEWED IN 1998 or 1996 or 1994? */

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

REPEAT([Fertility LOOP3 counter]);  
  
/* Loop begin to add missing biochildren */

What is the name of the [first/next] child that you have (had/given birth to) as of [date of last interview] who we do not have listed?  
  
(INTERVIEWER: ENTER FIRST NAME, MIDDLE INITIAL, LAST NAME.)

Is [Name of bio children improperly missing from roster()] a boy or a girl?

When was [Name of bio children improperly missing from roster()] born?  
  
(INTERVIEWER: IN CASE OF INVALID DATE, VERIFY CHILD'S BIRTH DATE WITH R. EXPLAIN TO RESPONDENT THAT RIGHT NOW, WE ARE ONLY COLLECTING INFORMATION ABOUT CHILDREN BORN PRIOR TO [date of last interview].  WE WILL ASK ABOUT CHILDREN BORN SINCE [date of last interview] 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 [date of last interview] who we do not have listed?

UNTIL([Fertility LOOP3 counter],[Q12-16L()]=0);  
  
  
/*  Loop end for entering missing bio children  */

([flag indicating whether R was interviewed as YA in 1998]=1) or ([flag indicating whether R was interviewed as YA in 1996]=1) or ([flag indicating whether R was interviewed as YA in 1994]=1);  
  
/* WAS R INTERVIEWED IN 1998 or 1996 or 1994? */

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

REPEAT([Fertility LOOP4 counter]);  
  
  
/* 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, HIGHLIGHT FIRST LINE USING CURSOR KEYS AND PRESS <ENTER>.  IF ANY INCORRECT INFO, HIGHLIGHT FIRST CHILD RECORD MENTIONED AND PRESS <ENTER> TO CORRECT INFO FOR THAT CHILD.)

(INTERVIEWER: MARK INFORMATION THAT IS INCORRECT.  IF NECESSARY PROBE:)  
Is [correction to biological child's name([name of child with incorrect information on biological child roster()])]'s name correct?    
Is [correction to biological child's name([name of child with incorrect information on biological child roster()])]'s sex correct?  (GENDER=[correction to biological child's gender (text)([name of child with incorrect information on biological child roster()])])    
Is [correction to biological child's name([name of child with incorrect information on biological child roster()])]'s birthdate correct? (BIRTHDATE=[correction to biological child's birthdate([name of child with incorrect information on biological child roster()])])          
  
(MARK ALL THAT APPLY)

INLIST([Q12-19C()],4);  
  
  
/*Check if answered name was incorrect. */

What is the correct name and spelling for [correction to biological child's name([name of child with incorrect information on biological child roster()])]?  
  
  
(INTERVIEWER: RECORD CORRECT NAME AND/OR SPELLING.)

INLIST([Q12-19C()],1);  
  
  
/*Check if answered birthdate was incorrect. */

What is the correct birthdate for [correction to biological child's name([name of child with incorrect information on biological child roster()])]?  
  
  
(INTERVIEWER: RECORD CORRECTED BIRTHDATE.)  
  
(INTERVIEWER: YOU MUST ENTER A VALID YEAR IN THIS QUESTION.  REPORT  ANY UNUSUAL ANSWERS IN A COMMENT.)

INLIST([Q12-19C()],5);  
  
  
/* Check if answered sex was incorrect. */

(INTERVIEWER:  IF NOT OBVIOUS, ASK:) What is the correct sex of [correction to biological child's name([name of child with incorrect information on biological child roster()])]?  
  
(INTERVIEWER: RECORD CORRECTED GENDER.)

UNTIL([Fertility LOOP4 counter],[name of child with incorrect information on biological child roster()]=1);  
  
  
/* End loop to verify final bio roster */

INTERVIEWER:  BELOW IS YOUR CORRECTED BIOLOGICAL CHILD ROSTER AS OF[date of last interview]. REVIEW THE ROSTER TO BE SURE THAT IT IS CORRECT.  IF THE ROSTER IS NOT CORRECT, RETURN TO THE PREVIOUS QUESTIONS BY PRESSING THE <PG-UP> KEY AND CORRECT AS NEEDED.  PRESS <ENTER> TO CONTINUE IF ROSTER IS CORRECT.

([flag indicating whether R was interviewed as YA in 1998]=1) or ([flag indicating whether R was interviewed as YA in 1996] = 1) or ([flag indicating whether R was interviewed as YA in 1994]=1);  
  
  
/* WAS R INTERVIEWED IN 1998 or 1996 or 1994? */

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

Please tell me if you have had any biological children since [date of last interview]?

How many children have you had since [date of last interview], not counting any babies who were stillborn?  (IF NECESSARY READ: ....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([Fertility LOOP11 counter]);  
  
  
/*  Begin Loop for adding new bio children. */

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

(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([Fertility LOOP11 counter],[Fertility LOOP11 counter]=[number of biological children R had since date of last interview]);  
  
  
/* loop end about new bio children */

([current number of bio children on roster] > 1);  
  
  
/* Are there at least two kids? */

REPEAT([Fertility LOOP15 counter]);  
  
/*Start loop to check for twins/triplets/etc. */

(INTERVIEWER: CHECK 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 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.  <PGUP> AS NECESSARY TO CORRECT CHILD INFORMATION.  IF RESPONDENT CONFIRMS BIRTHDATES LISTED, EXPLAIN IN AN INTERVIEWER COMMENT.

(INTERVIEWER: TO VERIFY, HIGHLIGHT THE NAME OF THE FIRST TWIN CHILD IDENTIFIED ON THE CHILD ROSTER BELOW, AND IF  SAME SEX, ASK:  Are (CHILD NAME 1) and (CHILD NAME 2) identical twins or are they fraternal twins?  (IF NOT SAME SEX, CODE FRATERNAL.) (PRESS <ENTER> RESPONSE ON NEXT SCREEN)

(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, HIGHLIGHT THE NAME OF THE FIRST TRIPLET CHILD IDENTIFIED ON THE CHILD ROSTER BELOW, AND IF SAME SEX, ASK:)  
  
Are (CHILD NAME 1), (CHILD NAME 2) and (CHILD NAME 3) identical triplets or are they fraternal triplets?  (IF NOT SAME SEX, CODE FRATERNAL.)  
  
(PRESS <ENTER> RESPONSE ON NEXT SCREEN)

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

UNTIL([Fertility LOOP15 counter],[Q12-29J()]=0);  
  
/* End loop when no more twins,triplets,etc.. */

([current number of bio children on roster] > 0);  
  
  
/* Is there at least one child on BIOCHILD roster? */

REPEAT([Fertility LOOP12 counter]);  
  
  
/* Start loop for future text substitutions */

UNTIL([Fertility LOOP12 counter],[Fertility LOOP12 counter]=[current number of bio children on roster]);  
  
  
/* Start loop for future text substitutions */

REPEAT([Fertility LOOP14 counter]);  
  
/* Begin loop to ask about new kids situations */

[status of biological child (code)()];  
  
/* 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()] usually live?

(INTERVIEWER: CODE WITHOUT READING CATEGORIES)

[usual residence of biological child()];  
  
  
/* Enter code for hhiflag. */

When did [Name of biological child()] die?

[usual residence of biological child()];  
  
  
/* Does first biological child live in household or with another person part time? */

Does [Name of biological child()]'s natural [mother/father] live in this household?

Is [Name of biological child()]'s [mother/father] living?

When did [Name of biological child()]'s natural [mother/father] leave the household?

INTERVIEWER:  ENTER MONTH AND YEAR [Name of biological child()]'S NATURAL [mother/father] LEFT THE HOUSEHOLD.

When did [Name of biological child()]'s natural [mother/father] die?  
  
(INTERVIEWER: ENTER MONTH AND YEAR.)

About how many miles from you does [Name of biological child()]'s [mother/father] live?  Is it...

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

(INTERVIEWER: READ CATEGORIES ONLY IF NECESSARY)
  
(IF SEPARATION IS MORE RECENT THAN PAST12 MONTHS, ASK:) Since [Name of biological child()] has been separated from[his/her()] %mom/dad%, about how often has [Name of biological child()] seen  
[his/her()] %mom/dad%?

How long do these visits usually last?  
  
  
(INTERVIEWER:  ENTER NUMBER OF DAYS.  IF LESS THAN 1 DAY, ENTER 0.)

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

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

(INTERVIEWER: READ CATEGORIES ONLY IF NECESSARY)

How long do these visits usually last?  
  
(INTERVIEWER:  ENTER NUMBER OF DAYS.  IF LESS THAN 1 DAY, ENTER 00.)

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()] last live with you?

(When did [Name of biological child()] last live with you?)  
  
(ENTER DATE)

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

UNTIL([Fertility LOOP14 counter],[Fertility LOOP14 counter]=[current number of bio children on roster]);  
  
  
/* end loop. */

([current number of bio children on roster] > 0);  
  
  
/* Has R ever had any children? */

Think now about yourself in the job of being a parent. Please tell me whether you consider each of the following statements to be very important, somewhat important, or not important to your job of being a parent.

Providing my child with 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.)  
  
Taking care of my child financially. 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.)  
  
Taking care of my child's everyday needs. 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'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 .......

(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.)  
  
Making sure my child is safe and protected. 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 live births to R since R's last interview] >= 1) OR ([number of biological children R had since date of last interview] >= 1);  
  
  
/* Has R had any live births since 1998 or prior interview? */

REPEAT([Fertility LOOP16 counter]);  
  
  
/*  Copy name of child resulting from first pregnancy since date of 1998 or prior interview. */

Now I'd like to ask you some questions about [your/the] %Q12-loop16_text% pregnancy(ies) [that led to the birth of your child/since DLI that ended in a live birth()].  
  
(INTERVIEWER:  HIGHLIGHT NAME OF THE [count of pregnancies since last interview] CHILD [" "/born since()].  IF CHILD IS A TWIN, HIGHLIGHT NAME LISTED AND PRESS <ENTER> TO CONTINUE.)

([status of biological child (code)([Is child a twin?()])]=97);  
  
/* DID R CORRECTLY IDENTIFY A CHILD BORN SINCE DATE OF LAST INTERVIEW? */

INTERVIEWER:  
  
[Name of biological child([Is child a twin?()])] WAS NOT BORN SINCE DATE OF LAST INTERVIEW.  PLEASE BACK-UP TO Q12-74, CHECK BIRTHDATES AND CHOOSE THE CORRECT CHILD RESULTING FROM THIS PREGNANCY.

([Fertility LOOP16 counter] = 1);

([flag indicating if live-birth pregnancy resulted in multiple births([flag indicating if item appeared in previous loop])] >= 1);  
  
/* WAS THIS A MULTIPLE BIRTH - REPORTED IN LAST LOOP? */

INTERVIEWER:  DID THIS PREGNANCY RESULT IN THE BIRTH OF TWINS?  USE <PGUP> IF NECESSARY TO CHECK THE ROSTER.

([Fertility LOOP16 counter] = 1);  
  
/* IS THIS THE FIRST TIME THROUGH THE LOOP? */

([flag indicating if live-birth pregnancy resulted in multiple births([flag indicating if item appeared in previous loop])] >= 1);  
  
/* WAS THIS REPORTED AS A MULTIPLE BIRTH IN LAST LOOP? */

([gender of the R]);  
  
/* SKIP ACCORDING TO RESPONDENT GENDER - MULTIPLE BIRTH */

([gender of the R]);  
  
/* SKIP ACCORDING TO RESPONDENT GENDER */

When did you become pregnant with [Name of child from pregnancy 1]?  What month and year?

Just before you became pregnant with [Name of child from pregnancy 1], 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 [blank/were not/stopped] 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 child from pregnancy 1]'s mother became pregnant with [Name of child from pregnancy 1], did you or she use any methods to keep from getting pregnant?

Had you stopped all methods before [Name of child from pregnancy 1]'s mother became pregnant?

Was the reason you [blank/were not/stopped] using any methods because you yourself wanted [Name of child from pregnancy 1]'s mother to become pregnant?

Just before [Name of child from pregnancy 1]'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 child from pregnancy 1]'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 child from pregnancy 1], 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 child from pregnancy 1] 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 child from pregnancy 1] 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 child from pregnancy 1] 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 child from pregnancy 1] weigh at birth?  
  
(ENTER NUMBER OF POUNDS AND PRESS <ENTER> TO ENTER OUNCES.)

(How much did [Name of child from pregnancy 1] weigh at birth?)  
  
(ENTER NUMBER OF OUNCES.)

What was [Name of child from pregnancy 1]'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 child from pregnancy 1]'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 child from pregnancy 1]'s experiences are important in helping us understand the health of other children like [him/her].

When you took [Name of child from pregnancy 1] 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:  RECODE VERBATIM.  PRESS <ENTER> TO CONTINUE FOR CODING OF ILLNESS OR INJURY DESCRIBED HERE.)

(INTERVIEWER:  CODE WITHOUT READING CATEGORIES.

CODE FOR MAIN ILLNESS OR INJURY.  PRESS <ENTER> TO CODE OTHER SYMPTOMS MENTIONED FOR THIS ILLNESSES OR INJURIES.  
  
IF MORE THAN ONE ILLNESS OR INJURY MENTIONED, PROBE:)  
  
What was the main illness or injury?

How many months old was [Name of child from pregnancy 1] when you took [him/her] to a clinic, hospital or doctor the first time for (this) [main illness, child's first visit to clinic]?  
  
(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 child from pregnancy 1]'s first year, altogether how many visits were made to a clinic, hospital, or doctor because [he/she] had (that) [main illness, child's first visit to clinic]?

In [Name of child from pregnancy 1]'s first year, how many months old was [he/she] the last time you took [him/her] to a clinic or doctor for (that) [main illness, child's first visit to clinic]?

In [Name of child from pregnancy 1]'s first year, when you took [him/her] to a clinic, hospital, or doctor because [he/she] had (that) [main illness, child's first visit to clinic], where did you take [him/her]?

(INTERVIEWER: READ CATEGORIES ONLY IF NECESSARY)

INLIST([Q12-129()],9);  
  
/* Was child from first pregnancy admitted to hospital for first illness in first year of life? */

When [Name of child from pregnancy 1] 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 child from pregnancy 1]'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 child from pregnancy 1] 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 child from pregnancy 1] 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)

([HHI flag of child from pregnancy 1]=5) or ([HHI flag of child from pregnancy 1]=8);  
  
/* IS CHILD ADOPTED OUT OR DECEASED? */

Now, we have a few questions about health care plans.  First, is [Name of child from pregnancy 1]'s health insurance provided either by an employer 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 child from pregnancy 1]'s health plan?  Is it your own policy brought 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 child from pregnancy 1]'s health care now covered by Medicaid or one of these public assistance health care programs?

UNTIL([Fertility LOOP16 counter],([Fertility LOOP16 counter]>=[number of biological children R had since date of last interview] and [Did R identify a child born since date of last interview?()]!=0));  
  
  
/* END LOOP WHEN ALL CHILDREN CHECKED FOR NEW STATUS */

([gender of the R]);  
  
/*IS THE RESPONDENT A MALE OR FEMALE? */

([flag #1 for feeding questions]>0) or ([flag #2 for feeding questions]>0) or ([number of biological children R had since date of last interview] > 0);  
  
/* Are there any new children to ask feeding questions for? */

([Any children born since DLI?]=1) or ([Has R had any children?]=1);  
  
/* R HAVE ANY CHILDREN OR ANY NEW CHILDREN SINCE DLI? */

REPEAT([Fertility LOOP18 counter]);  
  
/* Begin loop about feeding */

([status of biological child (code)()] = 99);  
  
  
/* Has this child been deleted? */

([status of biological child (code)()] = 97);  
  
/* Is this a new child (since last interview)? */

When [Name of biological child()] was an infant, did you breast feed [him/her()] at all?  
  
(IF BABY "ADOPTED OUT"/"DECEASED" AND R IS RELUCTANT, SAY:) We appreciate how difficult this is, but [Name of biological child()]'s experiences are important in helping us understand the health of other children like [him/her()].

How many weeks old was [Name of biological child()] when you quit breast feeding [him/her()] 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()] when you quit breast feeding [him/her()] altogether?)  
  
(INTERVIEWER: R HAS ANSWERED IN NUMBER OF WEEKS.)

(How many months old was [Name of biological child()] when you quit breast feeding [him/her()] altogether?)  
  
(INTERVIEWER: R HAS ANSWERED IN NUMBER OF MONTHS.  PLEASE ENTER ONLY FULL OR HALF MONTHS.)