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Postpartum — mood, nutrition & exercise

The postpartum period gets a fraction of the tracking attention pregnancy does. Little Greenhouse's postpartum fields are built on the same validated instruments clinicians actually use.

Postpartum depression screening

The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) is the standard screening tool, with a score of 10 or higher — or any positive answer on its self-harm item — flagged as warranting follow-up.

Validated for a Greek population

The EPDS has its own published translation and validation study specifically in a Greek sample, relevant given where this app is built.

Nutrition while breastfeeding

ACOG's own guidance recommends roughly 450–500 extra calories a day while breastfeeding, and 2–3 servings of lower-mercury fish per week — not avoiding fish altogether.

Common questions

Does a high EPDS score mean I have postpartum depression?

No — EPDS is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. A score of 10+ means it's worth a conversation with a doctor or midwife, not a conclusion on its own.

References
  1. Cox JL, Holden JM, Sagovsky R. Detection of postnatal depression: development of the 10-item Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale. Br J Psychiatry, 1987.
  2. Greek-sample EPDS validation study. PMC2748079
  3. ACOG. Breastfeeding Your Baby. acog.org
  4. FDA/EPA. Advice about Eating Fish. fda.gov

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