Edinburgh Postnatal Scale
As you have recently had a baby, we would like to know how you are feeling. Please select the answer which comes closest to how you have felt IN THE PAST 7 DAYS, not just how you feel today.
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First Name
Last Name
DOB
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Year
Date
1. I have been able to laugh and see the funny side of things
As much as I always could
Not quite so much now
Definitely not so much now
Not at all
2. I have looked forward with enjoyment to things
As much as I ever did
Rather less than I used to
Definitely less than I used to
Hardly at all
3. I have blamed myself unnecessarily when things went wrong
Yes, most of the time
Yes, some of the time
Not very often
No, never
4. I have been anxious or worried for no good reason
No, not at all
Hardly ever
Yes, sometimes
Yes, very often
5. I have felt scared or panicky for no very good reason
Yes, quite a lot
Yes, sometimes
No, not much
No, not at all
6. Things have been getting on top of me
Yes, most of the time I haven't been able to cope
Yes, sometimes I haven't been coping as well
No, most of the time I have coped quite well
No, I have been coping as well as ever
7. I have been so unhappy that I have had difficulty sleeping
Yes, most of the time
Yes, sometimes
No, not very often
No, not at all
8. I have felt sad or miserable
Yes, most of the time
Yes, quite often
Not very often
No, not at all
9. I have been so unhappy that I have been crying
Yes, most of the time
Yes, quite often
Only occasionally
No, never
10. The thought of harming myself has occurred to me
Yes, quite often
Sometimes
Hardly ever
Never
If you are thinking now of harming yourself please call 988, 911, talk to your doctor immediately, or go to the Emergency Department.
Score - Maximum score: 30 Possible Depression: 10 or greater Always look at item 10 (suicidal thoughts)
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