Rasmussen Maternal Child Practice Exam

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Which screening tool is used for postpartum depression and when is it commonly performed?

Beck Depression Inventory; used for postpartum depression.

PHQ-9 in the first trimester.

Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale; commonly at 4-6 weeks postpartum or earlier if risk factors.

Postpartum mood screening uses a tool designed specifically for mood changes after childbirth, so it’s most accurate for new mothers. The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale is the best choice because it was developed and validated for detecting depressive symptoms in the postnatal period, making it the most appropriate instrument for this population. It is commonly administered around 4–6 weeks after delivery, and earlier if risk factors are present. General depression measures like the Beck Depression Inventory or the PHQ-9 assess depression broadly and aren’t tailored to postpartum, so they aren’t the standard screening tools in this context.

No screening.