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In perinatal and family assessment, clarifying reasons for pursuing parenthood can inform case formulation and clinical planning. The Motives for Child Conception Questionnaire is a brief self-report measure designed to identify salient motivations related to conceiving a child (Belsky). It includes 24 items and typically takes about 5 minutes to complete.
Respondents rate the personal importance of various conception-related motives, yielding a profile that can support clinical discussion of expectations, values, and potential areas of tension or ambivalence. The Motives for Child Conception Questionnaire may be used to guide collaborative exploration in perinatal counseling, couples work, or psychosocial support by helping clinicians organize themes for follow-up interview and intervention planning.