Postpartum Depression Screen Calculator
Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) - a validated screening tool for postpartum depression.
EPDS Questionnaire
Please select the answer that comes closest to how you have felt IN THE PAST 7 DAYS.
1. I have been able to laugh and see the funny side of things
2. I have looked forward with enjoyment to things
3. I have blamed myself unnecessarily when things went wrong
4. I have been anxious or worried for no good reason
5. I have felt scared or panicky for no very good reason
6. Things have been getting on top of me
7. I have been so unhappy that I have had difficulty sleeping
8. I have felt sad or miserable
9. I have been so unhappy that I have been crying
10. The thought of harming myself has occurred to me
EPDS Total Score
0/30
Low Risk
Priority: Low
Anxiety Subscale
0/9
Questions 3-5
Depression Subscale
0/9
Questions 1,2,8
Interpretation
Score within normal range. Continue routine postpartum care.
Recommendations
- • Ensure adequate social support system
- • Prioritize sleep when possible
- • Consider postpartum support groups
EPDS Score Interpretation
0-7: Low risk for depression
8-9: Borderline - monitor
10-12: Possible depression
≥13: Probable depression
Any positive Q10: Assess for self-harm
Risk Factors to Assess
- • History of depression or anxiety
- • Lack of social support
- • Stressful life events
- • Complications during pregnancy/delivery
- • History of perinatal loss
- • Unplanned pregnancy
Disclaimer: The EPDS is a screening tool and does not provide a diagnosis. A high score indicates the need for further clinical evaluation. If you or someone you know is in crisis, contact a healthcare provider or call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) immediately.