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Mother’s Day 2018 – The Harris Poll
INTRODUCTION
March of Dimes is committed to leading the fight for the health of all moms and babies. In preparation for their 2018 Mother’s Day Campaign, March of Dimes looked to conduct a research survey among moms of young children to uncover what they need in relation
to culturally relevant health policies such as maternity leave, workplace rights, community support, prenatal care, etc. The survey, conducted by The Harris Poll for March of Dimes is a key component of the campaign, to inform, educate, and illicit a call to action for
others to share their experiences and opinions on what mothers in today’s culture need.
RESEARCH METHOD
The Mother’s Day Survey was conducted online within the United States by The Harris Poll on behalf of March of Dimes between March 28, 2018 and April 9, 2018 among 1,031 mothers age 25-39 with infants, toddlers and/or preschoolers who have not yet started grade school (ages 0-5). Data are weighted where necessary by age, race/ethnicity, region, education, income, marital status, employment status, household size, and propensity to be online to bring them in line with their actual proportions in the population.
The questionnaire consisted of closed-ended questions (i.e. yes/no, scaled items, single-or multiple-choice type responses) capturing relevant attitudes, perceptions and behaviors of mothers today.
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1 May 2018Table 1Q700. Which of the following are the most important things a new mother needs? Please select all that apply.
Base: All Qualified Respondents
Total
1031Unweighted Base1031Weighted Base
85783%
SUPPORT (NET)
79477%
Support from spouse or partner (e.g., emotional, appreciation, sharing of household management, sharing of child rearing responsibilities, etc.)
64563%
Support from family and friends (e.g., emotional, providing advice, help with child care, etc.)
80478%
Enough money toafford necessities(e.g., diapers, formula,clothing, etc.)
79777%
ACCESS TO FAMILYHEALTH CARE (NET)
70268%
Access to affordable family health care (e.g., insurance coverage, access to health care providers, access to needed medications, etc.)
67065%
Access to quality family health care (e.g., insurance coverage, access to health care providers, access to needed medications, etc.)
72670%
FAMILY LEAVE (NET)
68366%
Paid maternity leave
50849%
Paid parental leave for spouse or partner
70869%
Flexibility at work (e.g.,flexible hours, ability towork from home,ability to take time offfor prenatalappointments, doctors’visits for you or yourchild, ability to taketime off when yourchild is sick, etc.)
65964%
Access to quality andaffordable child care
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1 May 2018Table 1Q700. Which of the following are the most important things a new mother needs? Please select all that apply.
Base: All Qualified Respondents
Total
1031Weighted Base
56555%
Help around the house(e.g., with cleaning,chores, etc.)
52551%
Access to trustworthyand accurateinformation/resources
32431%
Access to parentgroups, such as onsocial media, meetups, through hospitals,workout groups, etc.
91%
Other
7595736%
Sigma
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1 May 2018Table 2Q705. How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements?
SUMMARY OF AGREE
Base: All Qualified Respondents
Total
1031Unweighted Base1031Weighted Base
93691%
Moms in the UnitedStates need betteraccess to affordablehealth care (e.g.,insurance coverage,access to health careproviders, access toneeded medications,etc.) for themselvesand their children.
93190%
Maternity/parentalleave needsimmediateimprovement in theUnited States.
91789%
Access to qualityprenatal and childhealth care (e.g.,insurance coverage,access to health careproviders, access toneeded medications,etc.) should be a right,not a privilege.
90988%
I wish prenatal carewas of higherimportance to policymakers.
90788%
When making healthinsurance decisions,prenatal care benefitswere extremelyimportant to me.
89487%
Maternal and childhealth care needsimmediateimprovement in theUnited States.
88786%
Current policies in theUnited States onmaternity leave makelife harder on newbabies and newmoms.
85183%
I wish there was moretrustworthy andaccurateinformation/resourceson prenatal and childhealth.
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1 May 2018Table 3Q705. How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements?
SUMMARY OF STRONGLY AGREE
Base: All Qualified Respondents
Total
1031Unweighted Base1031Weighted Base
66464%
Maternity/parentalleave needsimmediateimprovement in theUnited States.
65263%
Moms in the UnitedStates need betteraccess to affordablehealth care (e.g.,insurance coverage,access to health careproviders, access toneeded medications,etc.) for themselvesand their children.
62160%
Access to qualityprenatal and childhealth care (e.g.,insurance coverage,access to health careproviders, access toneeded medications,etc.) should be a right,not a privilege.
57255%
I wish prenatal carewas of higherimportance to policymakers.
55053%
When making healthinsurance decisions,prenatal care benefitswere extremelyimportant to me.
53952%
Current policies in theUnited States onmaternity leave makelife harder on newbabies and newmoms.
53752%
Maternal and childhealth care needsimmediateimprovement in theUnited States.
40539%
I wish there was moretrustworthy andaccurateinformation/resourceson prenatal and childhealth.
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1 May 2018Table 4Q705_1. How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements?
1. Maternity/parental leave needs immediate improvement in the United States.
Base: All Qualified Respondents
Total
1031Unweighted Base1031Weighted Base
93190%
AGREE (NET)
66464%
Strongly agree
26726%
Somewhat agree
10010%
DISAGREE (NET)
666%
Somewhat disagree
353%
Strongly disagree
1031100%
Sigma
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1 May 2018Table 5Q705_2. How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements?
2. Maternal and child health care needs immediate improvement in the United States.
Base: All Qualified Respondents
Total
1031Unweighted Base1031Weighted Base
89487%
AGREE (NET)
53752%
Strongly agree
35735%
Somewhat agree
13713%
DISAGREE (NET)
979%
Somewhat disagree
404%
Strongly disagree
1031100%
Sigma
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1 May 2018Table 6Q705_3. How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements?
3. When making health insurance decisions, prenatal care benefits wereextremely important to me.
Base: All Qualified Respondents
Total
1031Unweighted Base1031Weighted Base
90788%
AGREE (NET)
55053%
Strongly agree
35735%
Somewhat agree
12412%
DISAGREE (NET)
757%
Somewhat disagree
495%
Strongly disagree
1031100%
Sigma
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1 May 2018Table 7Q705_4. How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements?
4. Access to quality prenatal and child health care (e.g., insurance coverage,access to health care providers, access to needed medications, etc.) should be a right, not a privilege.
Base: All Qualified Respondents
Total
1031Unweighted Base1031Weighted Base
91789%
AGREE (NET)
62160%
Strongly agree
29629%
Somewhat agree
11411%
DISAGREE (NET)
666%
Somewhat disagree
485%
Strongly disagree
1031100%
Sigma
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1 May 2018Table 8Q705_5. How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements?
5. I wish prenatal care was of higher importance to policy makers.
Base: All Qualified Respondents
Total
1031Unweighted Base1031Weighted Base
90988%
AGREE (NET)
57255%
Strongly agree
33733%
Somewhat agree
12212%
DISAGREE (NET)
838%
Somewhat disagree
394%
Strongly disagree
1031100%
Sigma
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1 May 2018Table 9Q705_6. How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements?
6. Moms in the United States need better access to affordable health care (e.g., insurance coverage, access to health careproviders, access to needed medications, etc.) for themselves and their children.
Base: All Qualified Respondents
Total
1031Unweighted Base1031Weighted Base
93691%
AGREE (NET)
65263%
Strongly agree
28428%
Somewhat agree
959%
DISAGREE (NET)
545%
Somewhat disagree
414%
Strongly disagree
1031100%
Sigma
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1 May 2018Table 10Q705_7. How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements?
7. Current policies in the United States on maternity leave make life harder onnew babies and new moms.
Base: All Qualified Respondents
Total
1031Unweighted Base1031Weighted Base
88786%
AGREE (NET)
53952%
Strongly agree
34834%
Somewhat agree
14414%
DISAGREE (NET)
11111%
Somewhat disagree
323%
Strongly disagree
1031100%
Sigma
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1 May 2018Table 11Q705_8. How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements?
8. I wish there was more trustworthy and accurate information/resources onprenatal and child health.
Base: All Qualified Respondents
Total
1031Unweighted Base1031Weighted Base
85183%
AGREE (NET)
40539%
Strongly agree
44643%
Somewhat agree
18017%
DISAGREE (NET)
13513%
Somewhat disagree
454%
Strongly disagree
1031100%
Sigma
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1 May 2018Table 12Q800. Turning to employer provided benefits and services, how important is it for employers to do or offer each of the
following? Even if you are not currently working, we still want to hear your opinion.
SUMMARY OF AT LEAST SOMEWHAT IMPORTANT
Base: All Qualified Respondents
Total
1031Unweighted Base1031Weighted Base
102199%
Work flexibility (e.g.,flexible hours, ability towork from home,ability to take time offfor prenatalappointments, doctors’visits for you or yourchild, ability to taketime off when yourchild is sick, etc.)
101899%
Affordable and qualityinsurance coverage forexpectant mothers andchildren
101598%
Having a supportiveand understandingboss and employerduring pregnancy andmaternity leave
100998%
Paid maternity leave
98095%
Comfortable locationsfor moms tobreastfeed/pump
97494%
Paid parental leave forspouse or partner
92890%
Providing assistancewith child care (e.g.,funds to help cover,on-site child care, etc.)
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1 May 2018Table 13Q800. Turning to employer provided benefits and services, how important is it for employers to do or offer each of the
following? Even if you are not currently working, we still want to hear your opinion.
SUMMARY OF VERY IMPORTANT / ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL
Base: All Qualified Respondents
Total
1031Unweighted Base1031Weighted Base
91288%
Affordable and qualityinsurance coverage forexpectant mothers andchildren
90287%
Having a supportiveand understandingboss and employerduring pregnancy andmaternity leave
89387%
Work flexibility (e.g.,flexible hours, ability towork from home,ability to take time offfor prenatalappointments, doctors’visits for you or yourchild, ability to taketime off when yourchild is sick, etc.)
88386%
Paid maternity leave
81879%
Comfortable locationsfor moms tobreastfeed/pump
75173%
Paid parental leave forspouse or partner
67365%
Providing assistancewith child care (e.g.,funds to help cover,on-site child care, etc.)
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1 May 2018Table 14Q800. Turning to employer provided benefits and services, how important is it for employers to do or offer each of the
following? Even if you are not currently working, we still want to hear your opinion.
SUMMARY OF ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL
Base: All Qualified Respondents
Total
1031Unweighted Base1031Weighted Base
62160%
Affordable and qualityinsurance coverage forexpectant mothers andchildren
61860%
Paid maternity leave
57155%
Having a supportiveand understandingboss and employerduring pregnancy andmaternity leave
54653%
Work flexibility (e.g.,flexible hours, ability towork from home,ability to take time offfor prenatalappointments, doctors’visits for you or yourchild, ability to taketime off when yourchild is sick, etc.)
49048%
Comfortable locationsfor moms tobreastfeed/pump
43442%
Paid parental leave forspouse or partner
33432%
Providing assistancewith child care (e.g.,funds to help cover,on-site child care, etc.)
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1 May 2018Table 15Q800_1. Turning to employer provided benefits and services, how important is it for employers to do or offer each of the
following? Even if you are not currently working, we still want to hear your opinion.
1. Paid maternity leave
Base: All Qualified Respondents
Total
1031Unweighted Base1031Weighted Base
100998%
AT LEASTSOMEWHATIMPORTANT (NET)
88386%
VERY IMPORTANT / ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL (SUB-NET)
61860%
Absolutely essential
26526%
Very important
12612%
Somewhat important
222%
NOT AT ALL / NOTVERY IMPORTANT(NET)
141%
Not very important
81%
Not at all important
1031100%
Sigma
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1 May 2018Table 16Q800_2. Turning to employer provided benefits and services, how important is it for employers to do or offer each of the
following? Even if you are not currently working, we still want to hear your opinion.
2. Paid parental leave for spouse or partner
Base: All Qualified Respondents
Total
1031Unweighted Base1031Weighted Base
97494%
AT LEASTSOMEWHATIMPORTANT (NET)
75173%
VERY IMPORTANT / ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL (SUB-NET)
43442%
Absolutely essential
31731%
Very important
22322%
Somewhat important
586%
NOT AT ALL / NOTVERY IMPORTANT(NET)
454%
Not very important
121%
Not at all important
1031100%
Sigma
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1 May 2018Table 17Q800_3. Turning to employer provided benefits and services, how important is it for employers to do or offer each of the
following? Even if you are not currently working, we still want to hear your opinion.
3. Comfortable locations for moms to breastfeed/pump
Base: All Qualified Respondents
Total
1031Unweighted Base1031Weighted Base
98095%
AT LEASTSOMEWHATIMPORTANT (NET)
81879%
VERY IMPORTANT / ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL (SUB-NET)
49048%
Absolutely essential
32832%
Very important
16216%
Somewhat important
515%
NOT AT ALL / NOTVERY IMPORTANT(NET)
404%
Not very important
101%
Not at all important
1031100%
Sigma
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1 May 2018Table 18Q800_4. Turning to employer provided benefits and services, how important is it for employers to do or offer each of the
following? Even if you are not currently working, we still want to hear your opinion.
4. Affordable and quality insurance coverage for expectant mothers and children
Base: All Qualified Respondents
Total
1031Unweighted Base1031Weighted Base
101899%
AT LEASTSOMEWHATIMPORTANT (NET)
91288%
VERY IMPORTANT / ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL (SUB-NET)
62160%
Absolutely essential
29228%
Very important
10610%
Somewhat important
131%
NOT AT ALL / NOTVERY IMPORTANT(NET)
121%
Not very important
1*
Not at all important
1031100%
Sigma
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1 May 2018Table 19Q800_5. Turning to employer provided benefits and services, how important is it for employers to do or offer each of the
following? Even if you are not currently working, we still want to hear your opinion.
5. Work flexibility (e.g., flexible hours, ability to work from home, ability to take time off for prenatal appointments,doctors’ visits for you or your child, ability to take time off when your child is sick, etc.)
Base: All Qualified Respondents
Total
1031Unweighted Base1031Weighted Base
102199%
AT LEASTSOMEWHATIMPORTANT (NET)
89387%
VERY IMPORTANT / ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL (SUB-NET)
54653%
Absolutely essential
34634%
Very important
12912%
Somewhat important
101%
NOT AT ALL / NOTVERY IMPORTANT(NET)
101%
Not very important
--
Not at all important
1031100%
Sigma
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1 May 2018Table 20Q800_6. Turning to employer provided benefits and services, how important is it for employers to do or offer each of the
following? Even if you are not currently working, we still want to hear your opinion.
6. Providing assistance with child care (e.g., funds to help cover, on-site child care, etc.)
Base: All Qualified Respondents
Total
1031Unweighted Base1031Weighted Base
92890%
AT LEASTSOMEWHATIMPORTANT (NET)
67365%
VERY IMPORTANT / ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL (SUB-NET)
33432%
Absolutely essential
33933%
Very important
25525%
Somewhat important
10310%
NOT AT ALL / NOTVERY IMPORTANT(NET)
838%
Not very important
202%
Not at all important
1031100%
Sigma
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1 May 2018Table 21Q800_7. Turning to employer provided benefits and services, how important is it for employers to do or offer each of the
following? Even if you are not currently working, we still want to hear your opinion.
7. Having a supportive and understanding boss and employer during pregnancy and maternity leave
Base: All Qualified Respondents
Total
1031Unweighted Base1031Weighted Base
101598%
AT LEASTSOMEWHATIMPORTANT (NET)
90287%
VERY IMPORTANT / ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL (SUB-NET)
57155%
Absolutely essential
33132%
Very important
11311%
Somewhat important
162%
NOT AT ALL / NOTVERY IMPORTANT(NET)
141%
Not very important
2*
Not at all important
1031100%
Sigma
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1 May 2018Table 22Q805. How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements about the impacts of parenting on
your work or career?
SUMMARY OF AGREE
Base: Varies
Total
52684%
Managing my work/lifebalance has becomemore difficult sincehaving children.[asked only ofemployed moms]
51682%
My employer is veryunderstanding offamily needs. [askedonly of employedmoms]
57155%
People understandhow difficult it is to bea working mom.
56254%
My career has beenset back due to havingchildren.
48547%
My career impactedmy decisions aboutwhen to have children.
48047%
I feel I would be moresuccessful in mycareer if I did not havechildren.
47546%
My career impactedmy decisions abouthow many children tohave.
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1 May 2018Table 23Q805_1. How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements about the impacts of parenting on
your work or career?
1. My employer is very understanding of family needs. [asked only of employed moms]
Base: Employed Moms
Total
521Unweighted Base628Weighted Base
51682%
AGREE (NET)
28145%
Strongly agree
23637%
Somewhat agree
11218%
DISAGREE (NET)
8013%
Somewhat disagree
325%
Strongly disagree
628100%
Sigma
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1 May 2018Table 24Q805_2. How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements about the impacts of parenting on
your work or career?
2. Managing my work/life balance has become more difficult since having children. [asked only of employed moms]
Base: Employed Moms
Total
521Unweighted Base628Weighted Base
52684%
AGREE (NET)
26242%
Strongly agree
26442%
Somewhat agree
10216%
DISAGREE (NET)
6811%
Somewhat disagree
345%
Strongly disagree
628100%
Sigma
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1 May 2018Table 25Q805_3. How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements about the impacts of parenting on
your work or career?
3. My career has been set back due to having children.
Base: All Qualified Respondents
Total
1031Unweighted Base1031Weighted Base
56254%
AGREE (NET)
29829%
Strongly agree
26426%
Somewhat agree
38838%
DISAGREE (NET)
17717%
Somewhat disagree
21120%
Strongly disagree
828%
Not applicable
1031100%
Sigma
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1 May 2018Table 26Q805_4. How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements about the impacts of parenting on
your work or career?
4. People understand how difficult it is to be a working mom.
Base: All Qualified Respondents
Total
1031Unweighted Base1031Weighted Base
57155%
AGREE (NET)
21421%
Strongly agree
35835%
Somewhat agree
46045%
DISAGREE (NET)
28027%
Somewhat disagree
18017%
Strongly disagree
1031100%
Sigma
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1 May 2018Table 27Q805_5. How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements about the impacts of parenting on
your work or career?
5. My career impacted my decisions about when to have children.
Base: All Qualified Respondents
Total
1031Unweighted Base1031Weighted Base
48547%
AGREE (NET)
26325%
Strongly agree
22322%
Somewhat agree
44743%
DISAGREE (NET)
19018%
Somewhat disagree
25725%
Strongly disagree
9910%
Not applicable
1031100%
Sigma
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1 May 2018Table 28Q805_6. How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements about the impacts of parenting on
your work or career?
6. My career impacted my decisions about how many children to have.
Base: All Qualified Respondents
Total
1031Unweighted Base1031Weighted Base
47546%
AGREE (NET)
21821%
Strongly agree
25725%
Somewhat agree
45044%
DISAGREE (NET)
18017%
Somewhat disagree
27026%
Strongly disagree
10610%
Not applicable
1031100%
Sigma
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1 May 2018Table 29Q805_7. How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements about the impacts of parenting on
your work or career?
7. I feel I would be more successful in my career if I did not have children.
Base: All Qualified Respondents
Total
1031Unweighted Base1031Weighted Base
48047%
AGREE (NET)
22522%
Strongly agree
25525%
Somewhat agree
46945%
DISAGREE (NET)
16216%
Somewhat disagree
30630%
Strongly disagree
838%
Not applicable
1031100%
Sigma
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1 May 2018Table 30Q810. Since having (a child/children), have you made any of the following changes? Please select all that apply.
Base: Employed Moms
Total
521Unweighted Base628Weighted Base
47175%
ANY CHANGE (NET)
24038%
Flexible work schedule
20733%
Reduced my work hours (e.g., full time to part time work)
19832%
Changed jobs
14323%
Started working remotely (exclusively or more frequently)
15725%
None of these
945150%
Sigma
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1 May 2018Table 31Q815. Thinking of your youngest child, did/Did you take maternity leave after your child was born?
Base: All Qualified Respondents
Total
1031Unweighted Base1031Weighted Base
66965%
YES (NET)
37336%
Yes, and I received pay from my employer and/or the state
32031%
Yes, but I did not receive any pay
14714%
No
21621%
Not applicable
1055102%
Sigma
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1 May 2018Table 32Q815. Thinking of your youngest child, did/Did you take maternity leave after your child was born?
Base: Did not Select NA
Total
767Unweighted Base816Weighted Base
66982%
YES (NET)
37346%
Yes, and I received pay from my employer and/or the state
32039%
Yes, but I did not receive any pay
14718%
No
840103%
Sigma
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1 May 2018Table 33Q820. How satisfied were you with the following aspects of maternity leave?
SUMMARY OF SATISFIED
Base: Took Maternity Leave for Youngest Child
Total
601Unweighted Base669Weighted Base
54982%
My ability to comeback to my positionafter maternity leave.
38558%
Ability to communicateand explain maternitybenefits.
38558%
Sharing of helpfulinformation andresources to supportmy pregnancy andjourney intoparenthood
36054%
The amount of time Iwas able to take formaternity leave.
34752%
The company policyoverall
29144%
The amount of pay Ireceived while I wasout for maternity leave.
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1 May 2018Table 34Q820_1. How satisfied were you with the following aspects of maternity leave?
1. The company policy overall
Base: Took Maternity Leave for Youngest Child
Total
601Unweighted Base669Weighted Base
34752%
SATISFIED (NET)
11317%
Very satisfied
23435%
Somewhat satisfied
32248%
DISSATISFIED (NET)
16925%
Somewhat dissatisfied
15223%
Very dissatisfied
669100%
Sigma
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1 May 2018Table 35Q820_2. How satisfied were you with the following aspects of maternity leave?
2. The amount of time I was able to take for maternity leave.
Base: Took Maternity Leave for Youngest Child
Total
601Unweighted Base669Weighted Base
36054%
SATISFIED (NET)
15924%
Very satisfied
20230%
Somewhat satisfied
30846%
DISSATISFIED (NET)
13520%
Somewhat dissatisfied
17426%
Very dissatisfied
669100%
Sigma
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1 May 2018Table 36Q820_3. How satisfied were you with the following aspects of maternity leave?
3. The amount of pay I received while I was out for maternity leave.
Base: Took Maternity Leave for Youngest Child
Total
601Unweighted Base669Weighted Base
29144%
SATISFIED (NET)
11718%
Very satisfied
17426%
Somewhat satisfied
37756%
DISSATISFIED (NET)
11016%
Somewhat dissatisfied
26740%
Very dissatisfied
669100%
Sigma
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1 May 2018Table 37Q820_4. How satisfied were you with the following aspects of maternity leave?
4. My ability to come back to my position after maternity leave.
Base: Took Maternity Leave for Youngest Child
Total
601Unweighted Base669Weighted Base
54982%
SATISFIED (NET)
31447%
Very satisfied
23635%
Somewhat satisfied
11918%
DISSATISFIED (NET)
589%
Somewhat dissatisfied
619%
Very dissatisfied
669100%
Sigma
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1 May 2018Table 38Q820_5. How satisfied were you with the following aspects of maternity leave?
5. Ability to communicate and explain maternity benefits.
Base: Took Maternity Leave for Youngest Child
Total
601Unweighted Base669Weighted Base
38558%
SATISFIED (NET)
12719%
Very satisfied
25839%
Somewhat satisfied
28442%
DISSATISFIED (NET)
19129%
Somewhat dissatisfied
9214%
Very dissatisfied
669100%
Sigma
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1 May 2018Table 39Q820_6. How satisfied were you with the following aspects of maternity leave?
6. Sharing of helpful information and resources to support my pregnancy and journey into parenthood
Base: Took Maternity Leave for Youngest Child
Total
601Unweighted Base669Weighted Base
38558%
SATISFIED (NET)
13019%
Very satisfied
25538%
Somewhat satisfied
28442%
DISSATISFIED (NET)
16124%
Somewhat dissatisfied
12318%
Very dissatisfied
669100%
Sigma
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1 May 2018Table 40Q900. What is your biggest wish for new moms this Mother’s Day? Please select all that apply.
Base: All Qualified Respondents
Total
1031Unweighted Base1031Weighted Base
61359%
They are able to havesome "Me" time
59958%
SUPPORT (NET)
52551%
Support from spouse or partner (e.g., emotional, appreciation, sharing of household management, sharing of child rearing responsibilities, etc.)
41540%
Support from family and friends (e.g., emotional, providing advice, help with child care, etc.)
54453%
They spend a nice daywith their family
50449%
Help around the house(e.g., with cleaning,chores, etc.)
39839%
Flexibility at work (e.g.,flexible hours, ability towork from home,ability to take time offfor prenatalappointments, doctors’visits for mother andchild, ability to taketime off when theirchild is sick, etc.)
38938%
Paid family leave (i.e.,maternity or parentalleave)
33032%
Access to better andaffordable child care
32331%
They get a massageor spa treatment
30730%
Access to better andaffordable familyhealth care (e.g.,insurance coverage,access to health careproviders, access toneeded medications,etc.)
24223%
More comfortableplaces tobreastfeed/pump inpublic/at work
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Base: All Qualified Respondents
Total
1031Weighted Base
22922%
They get somethingthey have beenwanting (e.g., jewelry,new clothes, etc.)
20820%
They get flowers andchocolates
18918%
Access to moretrustworthy andaccurateinformation/resourceson prenatal and childhealth
13513%
Access to parentgroups, such as onsocial media, meetups, through hospitals,workout groups, etc.
131%
Other
5364520%
Sigma
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1 May 2018Table 41Q905. How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements about Mother’s Day?
SUMMARY OF AGREE
Base: All Qualified Respondents
Total
1031Unweighted Base1031Weighted Base
97795%
Mother’s Day shouldbe focused onsupporting all aspectsof moms’ lives.
94992%
Mother’s Day shouldbe about supportingmoms, not about gifts.
88185%
I wish I had moresupport year-round,not just on Mother’sDay.
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SUMMARY OF STRONGLY AGREE
Base: All Qualified Respondents
Total
1031Unweighted Base1031Weighted Base
64563%
Mother’s Day shouldbe focused onsupporting all aspectsof moms’ lives.
54653%
Mother’s Day shouldbe about supportingmoms, not about gifts.
51150%
I wish I had moresupport year-round,not just on Mother’sDay.
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1 May 2018Table 43Q905_1. How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements about Mother’s Day?
1. Mother’s Day should be focused on supporting all aspects of moms’ lives.
Base: All Qualified Respondents
Total
1031Unweighted Base1031Weighted Base
97795%
AGREE (NET)
64563%
Strongly agree
33332%
Somewhat agree
545%
DISAGREE (NET)
384%
Somewhat disagree
162%
Strongly disagree
1031100%
Sigma
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1 May 2018Table 44Q905_2. How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements about Mother’s Day?
2. Mother’s Day should be about supporting moms, not about gifts.
Base: All Qualified Respondents
Total
1031Unweighted Base1031Weighted Base
94992%
AGREE (NET)
54653%
Strongly agree
40339%
Somewhat agree
828%
DISAGREE (NET)
687%
Somewhat disagree
141%
Strongly disagree
1031100%
Sigma
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1 May 2018Table 45Q905_3. How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements about Mother’s Day?
3. I wish I had more support year-round, not just on Mother’s Day.
Base: All Qualified Respondents
Total
1031Unweighted Base1031Weighted Base
88185%
AGREE (NET)
51150%
Strongly agree
37036%
Somewhat agree
15115%
DISAGREE (NET)
10110%
Somewhat disagree
505%
Strongly disagree
1031100%
Sigma
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1 1 Q700. Which of the following are the most important things a new mother needs? Please select all that apply.3 2 Q705. How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements?
SUMMARY OF AGREE4 3 Q705. How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements?
SUMMARY OF STRONGLY AGREE5 4 Q705_1. How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements?
1. Maternity/parental leave needs immediate improvement in the United States.6 5 Q705_2. How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements?
2. Maternal and child health care needs immediate improvement in the United States.7 6 Q705_3. How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements?
3. When making health insurance decisions, prenatal care benefits wereextremely important to me.
8 7 Q705_4. How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements?4. Access to quality prenatal and child health care (e.g., insurance coverage,access to health care providers, access to needed medications, etc.) should be a right, not a privilege.
9 8 Q705_5. How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements?5. I wish prenatal care was of higher importance to policy makers.
10 9 Q705_6. How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements?6. Moms in the United States need better access to affordable health care (e.g., insurance coverage, access to health careproviders, access to needed medications, etc.) for themselves and their children.
11 10 Q705_7. How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements?7. Current policies in the United States on maternity leave make life harder onnew babies and new moms.
12 11 Q705_8. How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements?8. I wish there was more trustworthy and accurate information/resources onprenatal and child health.
13 12 Q800. Turning to employer provided benefits and services, how important is it for employers to do or offer each of thefollowing? Even if you are not currently working, we still want to hear your opinion.SUMMARY OF AT LEAST SOMEWHAT IMPORTANT
14 13 Q800. Turning to employer provided benefits and services, how important is it for employers to do or offer each of thefollowing? Even if you are not currently working, we still want to hear your opinion.SUMMARY OF VERY IMPORTANT / ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL
15 14 Q800. Turning to employer provided benefits and services, how important is it for employers to do or offer each of thefollowing? Even if you are not currently working, we still want to hear your opinion.SUMMARY OF ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL
16 15 Q800_1. Turning to employer provided benefits and services, how important is it for employers to do or offer each of thefollowing? Even if you are not currently working, we still want to hear your opinion.1. Paid maternity leave
17 16 Q800_2. Turning to employer provided benefits and services, how important is it for employers to do or offer each of thefollowing? Even if you are not currently working, we still want to hear your opinion.2. Paid parental leave for spouse or partner
18 17 Q800_3. Turning to employer provided benefits and services, how important is it for employers to do or offer each of thefollowing? Even if you are not currently working, we still want to hear your opinion.3. Comfortable locations for moms to breastfeed/pump
19 18 Q800_4. Turning to employer provided benefits and services, how important is it for employers to do or offer each of thefollowing? Even if you are not currently working, we still want to hear your opinion.4. Affordable and quality insurance coverage for expectant mothers and children
20 19 Q800_5. Turning to employer provided benefits and services, how important is it for employers to do or offer each of thefollowing? Even if you are not currently working, we still want to hear your opinion.5. Work flexibility (e.g., flexible hours, ability to work from home, ability to take time off for prenatal appointments,doctors’ visits for you or your child, ability to take time off when your child is sick, etc.)
21 20 Q800_6. Turning to employer provided benefits and services, how important is it for employers to do or offer each of thefollowing? Even if you are not currently working, we still want to hear your opinion.6. Providing assistance with child care (e.g., funds to help cover, on-site child care, etc.)
22 21 Q800_7. Turning to employer provided benefits and services, how important is it for employers to do or offer each of thefollowing? Even if you are not currently working, we still want to hear your opinion.7. Having a supportive and understanding boss and employer during pregnancy and maternity leave
23 22 Q805. How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements about the impacts of parenting onyour work or career?SUMMARY OF AGREE
24 23 Q805_1. How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements about the impacts of parenting onyour work or career?1. My employer is very understanding of family needs. [asked only of employed moms]
25 24 Q805_2. How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements about the impacts of parenting onyour work or career?2. Managing my work/life balance has become more difficult since having children. [asked only of employed moms]
26 25 Q805_3. How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements about the impacts of parenting onyour work or career?3. My career has been set back due to having children.
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27 26 Q805_4. How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements about the impacts of parenting onyour work or career?4. People understand how difficult it is to be a working mom.
28 27 Q805_5. How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements about the impacts of parenting onyour work or career?5. My career impacted my decisions about when to have children.
29 28 Q805_6. How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements about the impacts of parenting onyour work or career?6. My career impacted my decisions about how many children to have.
30 29 Q805_7. How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements about the impacts of parenting onyour work or career?7. I feel I would be more successful in my career if I did not have children.
31 30 Q810. Since having (a child/children), have you made any of the following changes? Please select all that apply.32 31 Q815. Thinking of your youngest child, did/Did you take maternity leave after your child was born?33 32 Q815. Thinking of your youngest child, did/Did you take maternity leave after your child was born?34 33 Q820. How satisfied were you with the following aspects of maternity leave?
SUMMARY OF SATISFIED35 34 Q820_1. How satisfied were you with the following aspects of maternity leave?
1. The company policy overall36 35 Q820_2. How satisfied were you with the following aspects of maternity leave?
2. The amount of time I was able to take for maternity leave.37 36 Q820_3. How satisfied were you with the following aspects of maternity leave?
3. The amount of pay I received while I was out for maternity leave.38 37 Q820_4. How satisfied were you with the following aspects of maternity leave?
4. My ability to come back to my position after maternity leave.39 38 Q820_5. How satisfied were you with the following aspects of maternity leave?
5. Ability to communicate and explain maternity benefits.40 39 Q820_6. How satisfied were you with the following aspects of maternity leave?
6. Sharing of helpful information and resources to support my pregnancy and journey into parenthood41 40 Q900. What is your biggest wish for new moms this Mother’s Day? Please select all that apply.43 41 Q905. How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements about Mother’s Day?
SUMMARY OF AGREE44 42 Q905. How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements about Mother’s Day?
SUMMARY OF STRONGLY AGREE45 43 Q905_1. How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements about Mother’s Day?
1. Mother’s Day should be focused on supporting all aspects of moms’ lives.46 44 Q905_2. How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements about Mother’s Day?
2. Mother’s Day should be about supporting moms, not about gifts.47 45 Q905_3. How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements about Mother’s Day?
3. I wish I had more support year-round, not just on Mother’s Day.