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Postpartum mood check
Ten short questions about the last 7 days, to help you decide whether to talk to someone. It is private, it takes about 2 minutes, and nothing is stored unless you choose.
Having a baby changes a lot. Many mothers feel low, worried or overwhelmed at times, and it is nothing to be ashamed of. For each statement, choose the answer that comes closest to how you have felt in the last 7 days, not just today. There are no right or wrong answers.
In the last 7 days, how often has this been true for you?
Not a diagnosis. This is a self-reflection list, not a test or a diagnosis. Whatever the outcome, if you feel low, anxious or overwhelmed, talk to your doctor, midwife or someone you trust. Your answers are not sent anywhere.
About this check
The ten statements are our own wording, written to help you reflect on common feelings after having a baby: enjoyment, worry, feeling overwhelmed, sleep, sadness and crying, and thoughts of self-harm. The first two statements are positive, so a low frequency on those counts toward the outcome. The tool never shows a score and never says you have an illness. If your answers suggest it may help to talk, or if you tick any thought of harming yourself, it tells you so clearly.
The threshold that prompts “please talk to someone” is deliberately cautious, because talking is a gentle next step. It has not been clinically validated. Please do not use it in place of a conversation with a doctor.
What the NHS says
Postnatal depression can begin while you are pregnant, soon after birth, or up to a year after your baby is born. Signs include feeling hopeless or that you cannot cope, difficulty sleeping even when you have the chance to rest, and thoughts of suicide or harming yourself or your baby. The baby blues, feeling down or anxious in the first days, usually go away within 2 weeks of the birth. The NHS says it is important to get help even if you only have some of the signs. Read our article on postpartum depression signs and support, or book an appointment.
Help in India
- 112 is India’s pan-India emergency number (police, fire, health), set up under the Emergency Response Support System.
- Tele-MANAS, 14416, is the Government of India’s free, 24/7 tele mental health helpline, in many languages.
- Chaitanya Hospital: +91 944 103 0587, open 24/7 for delivery and emergency care.
Sources
- NHS: Postnatal depression (symptoms, timing, baby blues within 2 weeks, get help).
- PIB, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare: Tele-MANAS launch (toll-free 24/7 helpline 14416).
- PIB: Pan-India emergency number 112.
The ten statements, the answer scale and the “talk to someone” threshold come from Gynexa and are marked as needing clinician review. They are not taken from these sources, and this is not the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale.
Talk to a doctor
A calculator cannot replace a check-up. Our team can confirm your dates and plan your care.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this a test for postnatal depression?
No. It is a short list of statements to help you reflect on the last 7 days and decide whether to talk to someone. It cannot diagnose anything, and only a doctor or trained professional can do that.
What are the baby blues, and how are they different?
The NHS says feeling down, tearful or anxious in the first few days after birth is common and usually goes away within 2 weeks. If low mood, anxiety or feeling that you cannot cope carries on or gets worse, it is important to get help, even if you only have some of the signs.
Who can I talk to?
Your doctor, midwife or health visitor, a nurse, or someone you trust at home. You can also book an appointment with us or call the hospital. Postnatal depression can begin while you are pregnant, soon after birth, or up to a year after your baby is born.
Is my answer saved or shared?
No. Your answers stay in this page and disappear when you close or refresh it. If you choose to, you can save just your last result (not your answers) on this device only. Nothing is ever sent to us or anyone else.
What if I am thinking about harming myself or my baby?
Please get help today. Call 112, India’s emergency number, or go to the nearest hospital now. You can also call Tele-MANAS, the government’s free mental health helpline, on 14416. Telling someone is a brave and caring step.
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