Postpartum depression
After birth: mood check
In the past week, how often has each of these been true for you? Struggling after birth is common and treatable, and it is not a reflection of your love for your baby.
Reflection items informed by widely used perinatal mood screening measures. Not a diagnosis.
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1. I have been able to laugh and see the funny side of things (reverse: rarely or never)
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2. I have blamed myself unnecessarily when things went wrong
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3. I have felt anxious or worried for no good reason
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4. I have felt overwhelmed and unable to cope
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5. I have had difficulty sleeping even when the baby sleeps
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6. I have felt sad, tearful or numb
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7. I have felt distant from my baby or from people close to me
Answer every question to see your reflection.
If something here worries you
A low score does not mean your difficulty is not real, and a high score does not mean something is wrong with you. If you are in immediate danger, please contact a local mental health professional or a crisis helpline right away.
Next steps
Would it help to talk it through?
You do not need a diagnosis, or the right words, to book a first conversation.