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Maternity Experiences Survey
The Maternity Experiences Survey (MES) is a national survey that will gather information about the pregnancy, birth and early parenthood experiences of Canadian mothers who have recently given birth.
Major census-related topics and subtopics
Family
- Mothers experiences with pregnancy, childbirth and early parenthood
- Information pregnant women and mothers received
- Levels of stress
- Healthcare, physical well-being
- Mothers education, country of birth, marital status, work during and after pregnancy
Secondary census-related topics
Aboriginal peoples
Ethnic diversity and immigration
Limited census-related topics
Income
Labour market activities
Language
Sample size
Aproximately 7,000 new mothers; children born between February 15 and March 15, 2006
Frequency
Held once (November 2006)
Lowest levels of geography
Provinces and territories
Products and services
- Basic standard products
- Customized tabulations
