Brown County Motherhood Wellness Survey

  • Brown County Motherhood Wellness Survey

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  • INTRODUCTION

  • Purpose: The purpose of this survey is for Brown County Public Health to understand how new parents are doing, what challenges they face, what kind of support they need, and what kind of support they get.

    Intro: Becoming a parent is an exciting time with many happy moments, but it can also bring stress, worry, and strong emotions. Pregnancy, giving birth, and caring for a newborn can affect anyone’s mental health. For this survey, mental health means how we feel, think, and act, and how we handle stress, connect with others, and make choices. It is important at every stage of life. Maternal mental health focuses on a mother’s mental well-being during pregnancy and up to 18-24 months after giving birth.  

    Please help by completing this voluntary survey if: You are pregnant, recently had a baby, or were pregnant in the last 2 years and live in Brown County. 

    Time needed: This survey is about 50 questions and will take about 15-20 minutes to complete.

    Thank you gift card: As a thank you, the first 400 people who qualify and give their Brown County mailing address will receive a $20 Amazon, Walmart (Alcohol/Tobacco/Lottery/Firearms Prohibited), or Kwik Trip fuel only gift card. Your name and address will be kept separate from your survey answers. Not sure if you live in Brown County? You can check your address using the county’s online map: https://browncounty.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=61fba3fd419045e48aa6ba759838387c.

    Voluntary: You do not have to take the survey if you do not want to. 

    Confidential: Your answers will be kept private. We will only share the results as a summary that will not include your name or address. No one, including Brown County Public Health, will be able to link your answers back to you. Your name and address will only be collected if you are interested in a gift card so we can mail the thank-you gift card. This information will be collected on a different form so your name and address will not be on your survey submission.

     

    Funded in part by monies awarded to Brown County Public Health (BCPH) via the American Rescue Plan Act and the Maternal Child Health (MCH) Title V Services Block Grant, Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

  • IMPORTANT NOTE

  • Some questions in this survey ask about mental health, stress, housing, and other personal experiences. These questions might feel uncomfortable or upsetting. 

    You can stop the survey at any point. If you feel upset and want support, you can contact:

    • National Maternal Mental Health Hotline: call or text 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262) (free, confidential, available 24/7 in English and Spanish)
    • 988 Lifeline: call or text 988 (free, confidential, available 24/7 in English and Spanish)
    • Family Services Crisis Center Hotline: call 920-436-8888 (professional crisis counselor, 24/7)
    • Your healthcare provider or counselor

  • A summary of what is shared in this survey will not include names or personal details. This summary may be used for community health planning (such as the Community Health Assessment and Community Health Improvement Plan), to help design future programs, and to share what we learn in written reports or articles. These reports or articles may be shared publicly to help others learn from this work (i.e. publication).   

  • SECTION 1: ABOUT YOU

    We ask these questions to understand who is taking the survey and to make sure we hear from different people in our community. Things like age, ZIP code, race, language, and insurance can affect mental health and the support someone may need. Your answers help us see where services are working and where more help is needed.
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  • SECTION 2: YOUR PREGNANCY/BIRTH/POSTPARTUM EXPERIENCE

    We ask about your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experiences because these events can affect mental health. Some questions may feel difficult, but your answers will help us better understand the challenges parents are facing in our community.
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  • PLEASE READ BEFORE NEXT QUESTION 


    People experience trauma in different ways, even people who go through the same situation often react differently. Some people are unsure whether their experience counts as trauma. Something does not have to be extreme or life- threatening to be traumatic. What matters is how the experience felt to you. If you felt scared, unsafe, helpless, or like things were out of your control during your birth experience, it may have been traumatic for you.  

    Some people may not realize their experience was traumatic.

    Examples can include: 

    • Unexpected medical procedures (such as an emergency C-section) 
    • Severe pain that felt overwhelming 
    • Being separated from your baby after birth 
    • Problems or complications during birth 
    • Feeling rushed or pressured into decisions 
    • Feeling like your concerns were not listened to 
    • A past trauma coming back during labor or birth  
    • Fear for your life or your baby’s life 

    If you had a difficult birth experience that still affects how you feel, think, or respond when you think about it, it may have been difficult or traumatic for you.  

  • PLEASE READ BEFORE NEXT QUESTION

    Some people may have experienced harm or unsafe treatment from a partner or family member during pregnancy or after having a baby. Domestic abuse is an ongoing pattern of behaviors that one intimate partner uses to control the other. It may include manipulation, threats, name calling, isolation, intimidation, stalking, blame, and/or physical harm.

    These experiences can affect mental health in different ways, such as stress, anxiety, sadness, fear, or feeling overwhelmed. Everyone experiences this differently.

    You do not need to share anything you are not comfortable sharing. You may skip this question if you choose.

    If this brings up difficult feelings or concerns about your safety, support is available:

    • If you are in immediate danger, please call or text 911
    • GoldenHouse (1120 University Ave, Green Bay, WI 54302)
      • 24 Hour Help Line: 920-435-0100
      • 24 Hour Text Line: 920-770-6415
    • National Domestic Violence Hotline
      • Online chat
      • 24 Hour Help Line: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
      • 24 Hour Text Line: text “START” to 88788

  • Section 3: YOUR MENTAL HEALTH

    We ask these questions to understand how pregnancy, birth, and the months after having a baby affect your feelings and well-being. This information could help improve resources for parents in our community.
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  • SECTION 4: ACCESS TO CARE & SUPPORT

    We ask these questions to understand if and how people access mental health help during pregnancy and after having a baby. Your honest answers help us see what makes it easy or hard to get support.
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  • SECTION 5: REFLECTING ON EXPERIENCES

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  • SECTION 6: INTEREST IN PARENT VOICES: MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH COMMUNITY CONVERSATION

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  • We want to hear from our community members! Your story can help improve support and resources in our community.

    Brown County Public Health wants to hear from our community members when it comes to maternal mental health. This small group is a chance for parents to share their experiences, ideas, and concerns about mental health during and after pregnancy. Public health staff will listen carefully without judging or interrupting. We want to learn what’s working well, what’s hard, and how we can make programs and services better to support families.

    Who is this for? We are looking for input from

    • Pregnant women
    • Women with a baby or child up to age 2
    • Partners, family members, or other supports

    All voices are welcome! Must be a resident of Brown County. 

    Details: Participants will attend one community listening session. Each session will last about 1.5 hrs.

    When & Where: Brown County Public Health will be hosting Community Conversations with Family & Childcare Resources of NEW (414 S Jefferson St, Green Bay, WI 54301). Two dates and times are available:

    1. July 23rd, 2026 from 11:30AM-1:00PM (Lunch Provided)
    2. August 12th, 2026 from 5:30PM-7:00 PM (Dinner Provided)

    Space is limited! Each session is open to 6 people only. Sign-up will close once 6 people are registered for the session.

    Childcare: On-site childcare will be provided at no cost during the session.

    Meal will be provided at no cost.

    Thank You Payment: Participants will receive $100 for their time, provided as a Walmart gift card (Alcohol/Tobacco/Lottery/Firearms Prohibited) after the session. 

    Transportation help is available, including:

    • Bus passes
    • Ride-share support
    • Gas money

    For more information and to sign up, click this link: https://form.jotform.com/253494603412050

     

  • SECTION 7: GIFT CARD INFORMATION (OPTIONAL)

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  • If you have any questions or concerns about this survey or gift card distribution, please reach out to Brown County Public Health.

    • Email: BC_Health@browncountywi.gov
    • Phone: 920-448-6400

  • AFTER CLICKING "NEXT", YOU WILL BE BROUGHT TO A SUMMARY PAGE. YOU WILL NEED TO SELECT "SUBMIT" AND THIS WILL BRING YOU TO THE GIFT CARD PAGE. YOU WILL NEED TO FILL OUT YOUR INFORMATION. WITHOUT THIS INFORMATION, WE CANNOT GIVE YOU THE GIFT CARD.

    This is done to ensure that your name and address are not linked with your survey responses. You can also open the link below separately to fill out this separate Jotform with required information for gift card. https://form.jotform.com/253285363375059

  • After clicking "Submit," you will be directed to the gift card page. You will not receive a gift card unless this information completed. This information is needed to give you the gift card! 

     

    Thank you for sharing your experience. Our responses help us better understand maternal mental health and how to support mothers in our community. 

    Motherhood looks different for everyone, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective. Your input helps guide future programs and resources in Brown County. 

    Again, if you have any questions or concerns about this survey or gift card distribution, please reach out to Brown County Public Health.

    Email: BC_Health@browncountywi.gov
    Phone: 920-448-6400

     

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