The Edunburgh Postnatal Depression Scale is a self rating scale that is commonly used to screen for depression during pregnancy and during the post partum (postnatal) period.

Please feel free to complete and submit this scale. Please answer the questions on your own and be as honest as possible. Your choices will be submitted to me by email in a form that cannot identify it's origin in the unlikely event that the email is misdirected. I will reply to you by email with your score.

Please note once again that this scale does not take the place of a thorough and compassionate clinical assessment. Please see your doctor if you believe that you may be experiencing depression.

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