Table 7. Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) questions.

		Responses
1	I have been able to laugh and see the funny side of things	As much as I always could; Not quite so much now; Definitely not so much now; Not at all
2	I have looked forward with enjoyment to things	As much as I ever did; Rather less than I used to; Definitely less than I used to; Hardly at all
3	I have blamed myself unnecessarily when things went wrong	Yes, most of the time; Yes, some of the time; Not very often; No never
4	I have been anxious or worried for no good reason	No, not at all; Hardly ever; Yes, sometimes; Yes, often
5	I have felt scared or panicky for no very good reason	Yes, quite a lot; Yes, sometimes; No, not much; No, not at all
6	Things have been getting on top of me	Yes, most of the time; Yes, sometimes; No, hardly ever; No, not at all
7	I have been so unhappy that I have had difficulty sleeping	Yes, most of the time; Yes, sometimes; Not very often; No, not all
8	I have felt sad or miserable	Yes, most of the time; Yes, quite often; Not very often; No, not at all
9	I have been so unhappy that I have been crying	Yes, most of the time; Yes, quite often; Only occasionally; No, never
10	The thought of harming myself has occurred to me	Yes, quite often; Sometimes; Hardly ever; Never