For women 12 years old or more
[Questions 18-22 were asked of only females aged 12 years or older]

18. Have you had any children (live-birth)?

Question 18: Have you had any sons or daughters born alive?
If the informant is a male, before moving to these questions, you should request the presence of the woman (if possible) so that she can answer independent of her marital status. Since she will be in a capacity to provide precise data.

We understand as a daughter or son born alive, that child that cried at the moment of birth, breathed, or manifested any other sign of life, even if the baby died immediately afterwards.

In she has had daughters and sons born alive, you should mark 'yes' whether or not they are currently alive or if they have died. If you obtain a negative answer, mark the box 'no' and end the interview with this person.