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Questions For New Mothers

(adapted from the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale)

When answering these questions, mark the answer that describes how you have been feeling over the last 7 days.

• I am unable to laugh and see the funny side of things. Yes no
  
• I cannot look forward with enjoyment to things. Yes no
  
• I blame myself unnecessarily when things go wrong. Yes no
  
• I feel scared or panicky for no good reason. Yes no
  
• I have been feeling very overwhelmed. Yes no
  
• I have been so unhappy that I have had difficulty sleeping. Yes no
  
• I feel sad or miserable. Yes no
  
• I have been so unhappy that I have been crying. Yes no
  
• The thought of harming myself has occurred to me. Yes no
  
  

If you answer “yes” to four or more, please talk to your doctor, nurse practitioner, midwife or pediatrician immediately. Postpartum Mood Disorders are treatable. It is important to receive help as early as possible. The sooner you receive treatment, the sooner the healing can begin.

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