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What is the Edinburgh scale assessment: A comprehensive guide to the EPDS

Studies show that at least 10–20% of women experience some form of postpartum depression, a distressing condition more prolonged than the temporary 'baby blues'. The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS), or Edinburgh scale assessment, is a widely used, 10-question tool designed to help healthcare professionals and new mothers identify potential symptoms of perinatal depression, including during both pregnancy and the postnatal period.