Free Postpartum Check-In
Postpartum Depression Test: Your Postpartum Mood Check-In
A gentle self-check for pregnant and new moms, based on the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS). Everyone asks about the baby. This is a few minutes just for you.
Private by design. Your answers stay on this device. Nothing you select is saved or sent, and it all clears when you leave the page.
How are you really doing, mama?
Pregnancy and the first year after birth bring huge changes to your body, your sleep, your relationships and your sense of who you are. It's common to feel overwhelmed, teary or not quite like yourself. About 1 in 7 moms experience depression during pregnancy or the year after birth, and anxiety is common too. That's not a sign of weakness or failure. It's a common, treatable health condition, and you deserve support.
The EPDS is the same 10-question screener many OB-GYNs, midwives and pediatricians use. It can help you put words to what you're feeling and decide whether it's time to reach out.
This check-in is not a diagnosis. Only a licensed healthcare or mental health professional can diagnose depression or anxiety. If your answers worry you, or you just don't feel like yourself, please talk to your doctor or a therapist, whatever your score.
In the past 7 days…
Choose the answer that comes closest to how you've felt in the past 7 days, not just today.
About your answer to question 10
You checked something other than "Never" on question 10. Please reach out for support today, no matter your total score. You are not alone, and you don't have to wait for a bad day to get worse. Call or text 988, or call or text 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262). If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
0 of 10 answered
Questions from the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale: Cox, J.L., Holden, J.M., & Sagovsky, R. (1987). Detection of postnatal depression: Development of the 10-item Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale. British Journal of Psychiatry, 150, 782–786.
Thank you for checking in
First, about question 10
You checked something other than "Never" on question 10. Please reach out for support today, no matter your total score. You are not alone, and you don't have to wait for a bad day to get worse. Call or text 988, or call or text 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262). If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
It takes courage to be honest about how you're really doing. Here's what your answers may mean.
Your answers don't point to depression right now
That's good to hear. Feelings can shift over the first year, so keep checking in with yourself. If something still feels off, trust that and talk to someone. You don't need a certain score to deserve support.
Your answers suggest some symptoms of depression
You may be carrying more than you realize. Please share these results with your doctor, midwife or a therapist soon. Getting support now can keep things from getting heavier.
Your answers suggest you may be experiencing postpartum depression
This is very common, very treatable, and not your fault. Please reach out to your doctor or a mental health professional this week. You don't have to push through this alone.
Worry and panic may be part of this too
Your answers about self-blame, worry and panic point to possible postpartum anxiety, even apart from your total score. Racing thoughts, constant worry and trouble relaxing are worth talking about too.
Your EPDS score: 0 out of 30
How EPDS scoring works
- 0–9: answers don't point to depression right now.
- 10–12: possible depression. Worth sharing with your doctor, midwife or a therapist.
- 13 or more: likely depression. Please reach out to a doctor or mental health professional this week.
- Question 10: any answer other than "Never" means please reach out for support today, whatever the total.
- Questions 3, 4 and 5 (self-blame, worry and panic): a combined 6 or more can point to postpartum anxiety.
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Talk it through with one of our therapists
Please don't wait to reach out
If this season feels like a lot, our therapists are here, in person in Orem and by telehealth.
You don't have to figure out next steps alone. Several of our therapists specialize in postpartum depression and anxiety, in person in Orem and by telehealth.
Several of our therapists specialize in postpartum depression and anxiety, in person in Orem and by telehealth. We'd be honored to help you feel like yourself again.
A free 15-minute call is a no-pressure conversation: we listen, answer your questions and help you figure out the right next step.
Talk to your provider
Bring these results to your OB-GYN, midwife, primary care doctor or even your baby's pediatrician. The PDF version is easy to print and fill in.
Tell someone you trust
A partner, friend or family member can help with sleep, meals and getting you to appointments.
Your answers aren't saved anywhere. If you'd like to share your score with your doctor, jot it down before you leave this page.
Baby blues or something more?
| Compare | Baby blues | Postpartum depression or anxiety |
|---|---|---|
| How common | About 4 in 10 new moms on average, up to 3 in 4 in some studies | Depression: about 1 in 7 moms. Anxiety is common too. |
| When | Starts in the first few days and usually fades within about 2 weeks | Can start any time in pregnancy or the first year, and lasts longer than 2 weeks |
| What it feels like | Teary, moody, overwhelmed, but still able to enjoy moments | Persistent sadness, worry, numbness, guilt, anger or trouble functioning |
Sources: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (2018). Committee Opinion No. 757: Screening for perinatal depression. Obstetrics & Gynecology, 132(5), e208–e212. Rezaie-Keikhaie, K., et al. (2020). Systematic review and meta-analysis of the prevalence of the maternity blues in the postpartum period. Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing, 49(2), 127–136.
Want to know more about how we help? Read about postpartum depression therapy at Lotus Rose.
For more on telling them apart, read postpartum depression vs. baby blues. And if you'd like support from other moms, our online Tired Mom's Club support group might be a fit.
Common Questions
Postpartum Check-In FAQs
Is this an official postpartum depression test?
It uses the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS), the 10-question screener many OB-GYNs, midwives and pediatricians use. It's a screening tool, not a diagnosis. Only a licensed healthcare or mental health professional can diagnose postpartum depression or anxiety.
Are my answers saved or shared?
No. Your answers are scored on your own device. Nothing you select is saved, sent or seen by anyone at Lotus Rose, and it all clears when you leave the page.
What if my score is low but I still don't feel like myself?
Trust that. Feelings can change over the first year after birth. If something still feels off, please talk to your doctor, midwife or a therapist, whatever your score.
What is the difference between baby blues and postpartum depression?
Baby blues are very common: about 4 in 10 new moms on average, and up to 3 in 4 in some studies. They start in the first few days and usually fade within about 2 weeks. Depression during pregnancy or the year after birth affects about 1 in 7 moms and lasts longer than 2 weeks, and anxiety is common too.
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Lotus Rose Counseling supports new and expecting moms through postpartum depression and anxiety, overwhelm, mom guilt, grief and trauma, in person and by telehealth. Reach out when you're ready. We'd be honored to help.