EPDS Calculator - Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale

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The EPDS was originally developed for postnatal screening but is widely validated for use during pregnancy as well. This selection adds context to your result interpretation.
Choose the answer closest to how you have felt over the last 7 days.
This item screens for suicidal ideation. Any answer other than "Never" requires immediate clinical follow-up regardless of the total score.
EPDS Total ScoreLow likelihood
0/ 30

Sum of all 10 items (0-30). Higher scores indicate more depressive symptoms.

Anxiety Subscale (Q3+Q4+Q5)0/ 9
Self-Harm Item Score (Q10)0/ 3
Risk CategoryLow likelihood of depression
0 pts
Low likelihood<10Possible depression10-13Probable depression13+

Your EPDS score is 0/30, below the clinical threshold.

  • A score of 0 out of 30 is below the threshold associated with probable depression in the postnatal period.
  • A low score does not mean you cannot be struggling. If you feel unwell or your concerns are growing, speak with your midwife, health visitor, or GP.
  • The EPDS is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. A trained clinician is needed to confirm whether a depressive illness is present.

Next stepRepeat the EPDS in 2-4 weeks if symptoms continue or worsen.

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