Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS)

For the Health of Mothers and Infants

Vermont PRAMS (Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System) is an ongoing survey of people in Vermont who recently gave birth. If you get the PRAMS survey in the mail, you have been picked to share your pregnancy story to benefit future parents and babies in Vermont.

What You Need to Know

What is the survey?

The Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) is a research project that helps future families by understanding pregnancy habits and post-partum experiences. Your voice matters when it comes to the health of all Vermont families.

How do I know if I am picked to take the survey?

Your name might be chosen from the list of new birth certificates. If you get picked, you will get the survey in the mail and have the choice to do it online or with the paper survey you get in the mail. You will also get phone calls from us reminding you to take the survey.

What information is collected?

The PRAMS survey asks about prenatal care, your general feelings about your pregnancy, and health habits before, during, and after pregnancy. You can read the current survey questions here.

Are my answers private?

Yes, all answers are kept private and your name or personal information will not be in any reports. Survey answers are grouped together to give us the big picture so no one will know how you answer any questions.

PRAMS Reports and Surveys

A look at pre and postnatal experiences of Vermonters from 2016 to 2022.

PRAMS Phase 8 Report

Learn how many expecting parents get vaccinated

Pregnancy Vaccination Rates

See the survey questions we send to new moms

Current Survey Questions

Date Posted	Title	Topic	Most Recent Births
10/18/2024	PRAMS Phase 8 Comprehensive Report, 2016-2022	General	2022
11/11/2024	Vaccination Rates Among Pregnant People	Vaccines	2022
08/01/2024	Depression, 2016-2022 Births Part 1	Stress/Abuse/Mental Health	2022
10/26/2022	Vermont PRAMS Highlights, 2020 Births	General	2020
11/24/2020	Vermont Moms and COVID-19: PRAMS Comments	COVID-19	2020
05/21/2020	Trends in Postpartum Contraception - Vermont PRAMS	Contraception	2018
12/03/2019	Work Leave After Delivery – Vermont PRAMS 2016-2018	Workplace Leave	2018
10/31/2019	Vermont PRAMS Highlights, 2018 Births	General	2018
09/23/2019	Smoking Cessation Attempts During Pregnancy - Vermont PRAMS 2016-2017	Tobacco	2017
09/09/2019	Alcohol Use & Pregnancy: PRAMS 2016-2017	Alcohol and Drug Use	2017
06/28/2019	Maternal Stressors and Health Behaviors	Stress/Abuse/Mental Health	2015
06/28/2019	Maternal Oral Health Care, 2012-2015	Oral Health	2015
06/28/2019	Infant Safe Sleep Practices, 2012-2015	Safe Sleep	2015
06/17/2019	PRAMS in Northern New England, 2016-2017 Births	General	2017
06/17/2019	Maternal Substance Use Presentation, 2016-2017 Births	Alcohol and Drug Use	2017
05/31/2019	Depression, 2016 Births	Stress/Abuse/Mental Health	2016
05/13/2019	Immunization: Flu Shot and Tdap, 2017 Births	Flu/Immunization	2017
02/14/2019	Vermont PRAMS Highlights, 2017 Births	General	2017
11/08/2018	Vermont PRAMS Highlights, 2016 Births	General	2016
02/22/2018	Flu Vaccination and Healthcare Worker Advice, 2012-2015 Vermont PRAMS	Flu/Immunization	2015
02/23/2018	Vermont PRAMS Highlights, 2015 Births	General	2015
12/15/2017	Pregnancy Intendedness: Services Needed & Depression, 2012-2014 Births	Pregnancy Planning	2014
12/11/2017	Breastfeeding, 2014 Vermont Births	Breastfeeding	2014
12/04/2017	Maternal Depression, 2012-2014 Vermont Births	Stress/Abuse/Mental Health	2014
07/31/2017	Work and Workplace Leave, 2012-2014 Births	Workplace Leave	2014
06/30/2017	Oral Health Care, 2012-2014 Births	Oral Health	2014
06/20/2017	Gestational Weight Gain, 2014 Births	Gestational Weight Gain	2014
06/02/2017	Vermont PRAMS Zika Brief, No. 1	Zika	2016
04/14/2017	Vermont PRAMS Highlights, 2014 Births	General	2014
04/05/2017	Postpartum Contraception Use, 2012-2013	Contraception	2013
04/05/2017	Smoking Cessation During Pregnancy, 2012-2013	Tobacco	2013
02/10/2017	Marijuana Use 2009-2013	Alcohol and Drug Use	2013
03/22/2016	Vermont PRAMS Highlights, 2013 Births	General	2013
02/05/2016	Tobacco Cessation Strategies & Outcomes, 2012 Births	Tobacco	2012
01/29/2016	Breastfeeding and Childbirth Preparation Classes, 2012 Births	Breastfeeding	2012
12/07/2015	Vermont PRAMS Highlights, 2012 Births	General	2012
09/25/2015	Breastfeeding 2009-2011, Part 2	Breastfeeding	2011
08/14/2015	Breastfeeding 2009-2011, Part 1	Breastfeeding	2011
06/26/2015	Alcohol Use 2009-2011, Part 3	Alcohol and Drug Use	2011
06/19/2015	Alcohol Use 2009-2011, Part 2	Alcohol and Drug Use	2011
06/12/2015	Alcohol Use 2009-2011, Part 1	Alcohol and Drug Use	2011
06/05/2015	Safe Sleep, 2009-2011	Safe Sleep	2011
05/22/2015	Postpartum Contraception Use, 2009-2011	Pregnancy Planning	2011
01/09/2015	Tobacco Use 2009-2011, Part 3	Tobacco	2011
11/20/2014	Tobacco Use 2009-2011, Part 2	Tobacco	2011
09/12/2014	Tobacco Use 2009-2011, Part 1	Tobacco	2011
09/05/2014	Vermont PRAMS Overview 2001-2011	General	2011
09/27/2013	2009-2011 Influenza Vaccine	Flu/Immunization	2011
07/26/2013	2011 Vermont PRAMS Highlights	General	2011
11/02/2012	Oral Health, Part 2	Oral Health	2010
10/26/2012	Oral Health, Part 1	Oral Health	2010
08/24/2012	2010 Vermont PRAMS Highlights	General	2010
11/18/2011	2009-2010 Flu Season: Seasonal Influenza Vaccine	Flu/Immunization	2010
11/04/2011	Stressors Before and During Pregnancy, Part 3	Stress/Abuse/Mental Health	2009
10/28/2011	Stressors Before and During Pregnancy, Part 2	Stress/Abuse/Mental Health	2009
10/21/2011	Stressors Before and During Pregnancy, Part 1	Stress/Abuse/Mental Health	2009
09/23/2011	2009 Vermont PRAMS Highlights	General	2009
04/08/2011	Domestic Abuse, Part 4	Stress/Abuse/Mental Health	2008
03/25/2011	Domestic Abuse, Part 3	Stress/Abuse/Mental Health	2008
11/05/2010	Domestic Abuse, Part 2	Stress/Abuse/Mental Health	2008
10/22/2010	Domestic Abuse, Part 1	Stress/Abuse/Mental Health	2008
10/01/2010	Prenatal Counseling, Part 9	Prenatal Care	2008
09/10/2010	Prenatal Counseling, Part 8	Prenatal Care	2008
08/27/2010	Prenatal Counseling, Part 7	Prenatal Care	2008
08/06/2010	Prenatal Counseling, Part 6	Prenatal Care	2008
07/09/2010	Prenatal Counseling, Part 5	Prenatal Care	2008
07/02/2010	Alcohol Use, State Comparison	Alcohol and Drug Use	2007
05/14/2010	Prenatal Care Timing	Prenatal Care	2007
01/22/2010	Contraception Use	Pregnancy Planning	2007
12/18/2009	Unintended Pregnancies	Pregnancy Planning	2007
11/06/2009	Prenatal Counseling, Part 4	Prenatal Care	2008
06/26/2009	Prenatal Counseling, Part 3	Prenatal Care	2008
06/12/2009	Prenatal Counseling, Part 2	Prenatal Care	2008
05/29/2009	Prenatal Counseling, Part 1	Prenatal Care	2007
05/22/2009	HIV	HIV	2007
03/20/2009	Alcohol	Alcohol and Drug Use	2006
12/22/2008	Tobacco	Tobacco	2004
11/21/2008	Co-Sleeping	Safe Sleep	2006
10/24/2008	Postpartum Depression	Stress/Abuse/Mental Health	2006
09/28/2007	Preconception	Pregnancy Planning	2004
09/07/2007	Breastfeeding, Part 2	Breastfeeding	2004
08/14/2007	Breastfeeding, Part 1	Breastfeeding	2004
07/08/2007	HIV	HIV	2004