In general, Edinburgh Self-rating Postpartum Depression Scale (EPSDS) was performed 6 weeks after delivery, But if necessary, It is also applicable to 3 days or 3 months after delivery. There is no strict time limit. Please read the following topics carefully. Four answers to each question, Choose the answer that best reflects your feelings in the past 7 days. I feel happy. And I can see the interesting side of things (1) as before-0 points (2) less than before-1 points (3) obviously less than before-2 points (4) completely unable-3 points 2. I am optimistic about the future (1) as before-0 points (2) less than before-1 points (3) obviously less than before-2 points (4) completely unable-3 points 3. When things go wrong, I will have unnecessary blame on myself ( 1) Most of the time-3 points ( 2) Sometimes this-2 points ( 3) Rarely so-1 point ( 4) Never so-0 points 4. I feel anxious and worried for no reason ( 1) Never-0 (2) Occasionally-1 (3) Sometimes-2 (4) Often-3 (5) I feel panic and fear for no reason (1) Often-3 (2) Sometimes-2 (3) Occasionally-1 (4) Never-0 (6) A lot of things come at me, I can’t cope with (1) most of the time-3 points (2) sometimes-2 points (3) rarely-1 point (4) never-0 points 7. I am very unhappy. So as to affect sleep ( 1) Most of the time-3 points ( 2) Sometimes this-2 points ( 3) Occasionally-1 point ( 4) Never so-0 points 8. I feel sad and sad ( 1) Most of the time-3 points ( 2) Sometimes this-2 points ( 3) Occasionally-1 point ( 4) Never like this-0 points 9. I cry because I am in a bad mood ( 1) Most of the time-3 points (2) Sometimes-2 points (3) Occasionally-1 points (4) Never-0 points 10. I have the idea of hurting myself (1) Often-3 points (2) Sometimes-2 points (3) Occasionally-1 points (4) Never-0 points Score Explains the score range from 0 to 30 points to less than 9 points: Most situations are normal; 9 ~ 13 points: For the high-risk group of postpartum depression, it is recommended to go to the psychiatric department of the general hospital or the psychiatric specialized hospital for examination. Above 13 points: Postpartum depression may be considered, and it is recommended to go to the psychiatric department of the general hospital or the psychiatric specialized hospital for treatment.
