Questions for Expecting Mothers

In every video, start by saying the date and time and how many weeks pregnant you are.  Keep it real and candid!

First video diary

  • Please say your name, age, how many months/weeks/days till your due date, where you’re from and where you’re currently living.

  • Introduce us to your baby! 

  • What are you anticipating about birth / motherhood? 

  • Do you have any fears about birth or motherhood?

  • How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected you? Community? Finances?

  • Tell us how your experience being pregnant has gone so far? Share any details you feel comfortable sharing.

  • Do you have any new fears for you relating to Covid-19? 

  • How have your habits changed since the coronavirus?

  • Are you getting the support you need? Or has it changed?

  • Has your birthing plan changed since the pandemic?

  • Is there something you would like to advocate for? What is it and why?

  • Show us your belly!

Other video diary topics to consider:

  • Update us on any news, changing feelings, belly size

  • Updates before and after test results or talks with your practitioner?

  • Updates to your prenatal care or birth plan? 

  • Updates on life and family changes

  • How did you know you were pregnant?

  • Ask your partners and family to weigh in filming their own diaries 

  • If possible, record your conversations with doctors, nurses, family members (we’ll need their signed release form: expectingcovid@gmail.com)

Filming Techniques

  • Have light facing on your face, not behind you so that your face is lit well.

  • When recording, hold the phone horizontally, not vertically. 

  • Position the recording device at eye level or slightly above eye level.

  • Have your recording device as stable as possible.

  • Look straight into the lens.

  • Stay close to the microphone for better audio.

  • Show us your life: what you’re eating, reading, watching, drinking, exercising…

  • Record from as many places as possible: Rooms in house, city, car...

Send your video diaries

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