If you are suffereing from Postpartum Depression please know there is hope!


At MothersWay, not only are we experts in the emotional care of mothers,

but we are moms ourselves and have experienced some of the same issues you have.

Take the first step on your journey toward wellness by taking this quick 10 question

Post-Partum Self-Assessment quiz to find out if you need additional help.

Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS)
 
Please scroll down and choose the answer that best describes how you have felt over the past seven days.
 
1. I have been able to laugh and see the funny side of things

0 = As much as I always could
1 = Not quite so much now
2 = Definitely not so much now
3 = Not at all
 
2. I have looked forward with enjoyment to things

0 = As much as I ever did
1 = Rather less than I used to
2 = Definitely less than I used to
3 = Hardly at all
 
3. I have blamed myself unnecessarily when things went wrong.

3 = Yes, most of the time
2 = Yes, some of the time
1 = Not very often
0 = No, never
 
4. I have been anxious or worried for no good reason.

0 = No, not at all
1 = Hardly ever
2 = Yes, sometimes
3 = Yes, very often
 
5. I have felt scared or panicky for no very good reason.

3 = Yes, quite a lot
2 = Yes, sometimes
1 = No, not much
0 = No, not at all
 
6. Things have been getting on top of me.

3 = Yes, most of the time I have not been able to cope at all
2 = Yes, sometimes I havent been coping as well as usual
1 = No, most of the time I have coped quite well
0 = No, I have been coping as well as ever
 
7. I have been so unhappy that I have had difficulty sleeping.

3 = Yes, most of the time
2 = Yes, sometimes
1 = Not very often
0 = No, not at all
 
8. I have felt sad or miserable.

3 = Yes, most of the time
2 = Yes, quite often
1 = Not very often
0 = No, not at all
 
9. I have been so unhappy that I have been crying.

3 = Yes, most of the time
2 = Yes, quite often
1 = Only occasionally
0 = No, never
 
10. The thought of harming myself has occurred to me.

3 = Yes, quite often
2 = Sometimes
1 = Hardly ever
0 = Never


Scoring:
 
If your total score is 12 or higher, call 911 or contact your health care provider as soon as possible.
You may also want to contact us for a free consultation and to arrange a meeting.

 

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If less than 12, consider repeating every month as a way to monitor

yourself as you navigate your new role as mother.
 
A score of 10 may require a repeat assessment, as depression symptoms may be present.

A score of 12 indicates that depression is likely and further assessment

by a trained healthcare provider is recommended.

*If any number other than 0 is circled for item number 10, further assessment is required right away. Please contact your healthcare provider immediately or call 911.
 
**The EPDS is an assessment tool and should not override clinical judgment.

A comprehensive clinical assessment should confirm the diagnosis.