Screening Using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale at Delivery Discharge as a Predictor of Postpartum Depression

EPDS screening at delivery discharge is feasible and identifies patients at risk of postpartum depression. Interventions should target patients with an elevated EPDS score at delivery discharge, as many patients will continue to score high at their postpartum visit. Rescreening at the postpartum visit remains important, as there are patients who will not be captured immediately postpartum.