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Do you know about iCOPE? Find out about our world-first digital screening tool. What is the EPDS? The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) is a questionnaire originally developed to assist in identifying possible symptoms of depression in the postnatal period. It also has adequate sensitivity and specificity to identify depressive symptoms in the antenatal period and is useful in identifying symptoms of anxiety. The EPDS is not a diagnostic tool – rather it is a screening tool that aims to identify women who may benefit from follow-up care, such as mental health assessment, which may lead to a diagnosis based on accepted diagnostic criteria (DSM-IV-TR or ICD-10). Translated versions of the EPDS have been validated in some languages. How often should the EPDS be completed? All women should complete the EPDS at least once, preferably twice, in both the antenatal period and the postnatal period (ideally 6–12 weeks after the birth). The non-diagnostic nature of the EPDS, its purpose and the fact that it relates to the previous seven days (not just that day), should be clearly explained. Calculating a score on the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale The EPDS is a 10-item questionnaire. Women are asked to answer each question in terms of the past seven days. A score is calculated by adding the individual items, as indicated below, for each question (note some items have reversed scoring): The EPDS is a 10-item questionnaire. Women are asked to answer each question in ter...

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Defining environmental product declaration (EPDs) An EPD is a comprehensive, internationally harmonized report created by a product manufacturer that documents the ways in which a product, throughout its lifecycle, affects the environment. UL Solutions certifies that all information in a manufacturer’s finished EPD is accurate. The development process of ISO 14025 compliant EPDs UL Solutions develops International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 14025-compliant EPDs in five steps. • Find an appropriate • Conduct and verify the product LCA. An LCA is a comprehensive report that documents the cradle-to-grave impacts of a product. Once an LCA is conducted on a particular product, it must be verified by an independent party to ensure it meets the requirements defined in the PCR, ISO 14040 and ISO 14044. • Compile the EPD. The EPD presents the results of the LCA along with additional information about the product’s performance and other sustainability attributes. • Verify the EPD. An independent, third party conducts a thorough review and verification of the findings presented in the EPD. • Register the EPD. UL Solutions registers and publishes the EPD to its EPDs are typically valid for a period of five years. EPD certification benefits UL certified EPDs demonstrate a manufacturer's commitment to sustainability while showcasing that manufacturer's willingness to go above and beyond — all in the name of transparency and clarity. They also help purchasers better understan...

Statistics vary but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that as many as 1 in 5 women experience postpartum depression. Should You Take the EPDS? The United States Preventive Services Task Force recommended in 2016 that all women are given an EPDS screening during and after pregnancy. Your doctor may ask you to complete an EPDS screening, especially if you have certain risk factors or if you are experiencing symptoms of depression two or more weeks after childbirth. Some risk factors for postpartum depression include: • Changes in appetite • Changes in sleep • Difficulty bonding with the baby • Difficulty managing everyday tasks • Depressed mood or mood swings • Excessive crying • Fear of harming yourself or your baby • Feelings of guilt • Feeling hopeless • Thoughts of death or suicide • Trouble concentrating • Withdrawing from loved ones If you are having suicidal thoughts, contact the 988 for support and assistance from a trained counselor. If you or a loved one are in immediate danger, call 911. For more mental health resources, see our Uses The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale was first developed in 1987 by Scottish health professionals in Edinburgh and Livingston. It was designed to be used in outpatient or home visit settings or during the postpartum checkup that typically occurs between six and eight weeks after giving birth. Today, it can be given during and after pregnancy at any time. The scale consists of 10 questions that correspo...

perinatology.com Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS] Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS)[1] The questionnaire below is called the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EDPS) The EDPS was developed to identify women who may have postpartum depression .Each answer is given a score of 0 to 3 . The maximum score is 30. Please select the answer that comes closest to how you have felt in the past 7 days: 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, very 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 I haven't been able to cope at all. Yes, sometimes I haven't been coping as well as usual No, most of the time I have coped quite well. No, I have been coping as well as ever. 7. I have been so unhappy that I have had difficulty sleeping Yes, most of the time Yes, sometimes Not very often No, not at all 8. I have felt sa...