What to expect from this Checklist:

This Checklist will ask you about changes you have noticed since becoming pregnant: in your body and behaviour; in your thoughts and feelings; and in your relationships.

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As you go through the Checklist, remember that these questions are about possible symptoms of antenatal anxiety and/or depression. None of them make you a bad parent. They simply indicate that you may be experiencing a common, treatable illness. And we know that the earlier you get help, the more likely you are to recover quickly.

This Checklist will not give you a diagnosis. Only a health professional can provide this. But completing the checklist will help you to better understand what you are experiencing, and assist you to get help if needed.

PANDA collects only anonymous data from this Checklist that cannot be connected to you. After completing the Checklist, you have the option of securely sending your responses and contacts to our Helpline team, and requesting a call back.

1. I feel exhausted, even if I have had enough sleep

Never

Sometimes

Often

Constantly

2. I can’t sleep at night, even if physically comfortable

Never

Sometimes

Often

Constantly

3. I have little or no appetite

Never

Sometimes

Often

Constantly

4. I crave/eat comfort food to help me feel better emotionally

Never

Sometimes

Often

Constantly

5. I crave/use alcohol or other drugs to help me feel better emotionally

Never

Sometimes

Often

Constantly

6. I do things that are potentially unsafe for my wellbeing

Never

Sometimes

Often

Constantly

7. I have physical symptoms that could be worry or anxiety e.g. jitters or “butterflies" in my stomach, nausea unrelated to pregnancy or tension headaches

Never

Sometimes

Often

Constantly

8. I have had symptoms that could be a panic attack (racing heart, palpitations, shortness of breath, shaking, feeling ‘detached’ from my surroundings)

Never

Sometimes

Often

Constantly

9. I am throwing myself into work or study to avoid things at home

Never

Sometimes

Often

Constantly

10. I am cleaning the house a lot more than usual

Never

Sometimes

Often

Constantly

11. I need to check things over and over e.g. when leaving the house

Never

Sometimes

Often

Constantly

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1. I am experiencing sudden changes in mood

Never

Sometimes

Often

Constantly

2. I find it hard to leave the house and/or to be with other people

Never

Sometimes

Often

Constantly

3. I am afraid to be alone

Never

Sometimes

Often

Constantly

4. I am more angry, irritable or intolerant with those around me

Never

Sometimes

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Constantly

5. I feel worried, nervous, ‘on edge’ or panicky

Never

Sometimes

Often

Constantly

6. I am often worried (e.g. about my baby’s health or safety, the birth or the future)

Never

Sometimes

Often

Constantly

7. I feel disconnected from my pregnancy and baby

Never

Sometimes

Often

Constantly

8. I feel sad and low and/or often find myself crying

Never

Sometimes

Often

Constantly

9. I find it hard to focus, concentrate, remember or make decisions

Never

Sometimes

Often

Constantly

10. I have no confidence and feel that I will be a terrible parent

Never

Sometimes

Often

Constantly

11. I am not enjoying simple things that used to give me joy

Never

Sometimes

Often

Constantly

12. I have had thoughts of harming my unborn child

Never

Sometimes

Often

Constantly

13. Since becoming pregnant, I have had thoughts of harming myself and/or have harmed myself

Never

Sometimes

Often

Constantly

14. Since becoming pregnant, I have had thoughts about running away, dying or ending my life

Never

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Constantly

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1. I feel upset with/am having conflict with my partner more than usual

Never

Sometimes

Often

Constantly

2. I feel more withdrawn and distant from my partner

Never

Sometimes

Often

Constantly

3. I feel more withdrawn and distant from friends and family

Never

Sometimes

Often

Constantly

4. I feel upset about my childhood, or with my parents or other family members

Never

Sometimes

Often

Constantly

5. I feel unsafe at home or in my relationship with my partner or ex-partner (this could be physical and/or emotional)

Never

Sometimes

Often

Constantly

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