Is This Baby Blues or Something More?
A 2-Minute Quiz for New Moms
8 honest questions. No clinical jargon. No right or wrong answers.
Written by a therapist who works with new moms every week in St. Petersburg, FL.
Take it in bed, on the couch, or between feedings — it only takes 2 minutes.
In the past 2 weeks, how often have you felt sad, empty, or like you're just going through the motions?
Rarely or never
A few times — it comes and goes
Most days, it's hard to shake
Almost every day — it feels really heavy
How would you describe your worry or anxiety level since having your baby?
Pretty typical new mom nerves
A bit more than usual, but I manage it
I worry a lot and it's hard to turn off
My mind races constantly — I can't relax
When you're with your baby, how do you usually feel?
Connected and present, even when I'm tired
I love them, but I feel detached sometimes
Mostly detached or numb — not sure what I'm supposed to feel
Scared or anxious to be alone with them
Do you have racing thoughts or fears about something terrible happening to your baby — even when there's no real reason to think it will?
No, not really
Occasionally — but I can usually shake it off
Yes, pretty often — it's hard to dismiss
Yes, constantly — it's really distressing
Do you find yourself reliving your birth experience — through flashbacks, nightmares, or memories that replay without warning?
No, not at all
Occasionally, but it doesn't really bother me
Yes, more than I'd like — it catches me off guard
Yes, and it's really distressing or hard to control
Since giving birth, have you found yourself avoiding things that remind you of the birth — like hospitals, birth stories, pregnant friends, or certain sounds or places?
No, those things don't really affect me
I notice some discomfort but I don't avoid them
Yes, I try to avoid some of those things
Yes, I actively avoid anything that takes me back to that day
Setting aside normal newborn exhaustion — how are you feeling overall in your body and mind?
Tired but basically okay
More depleted than I'd expect
Running on empty — even rest doesn't help
Completely disconnected from myself
When it comes to telling someone how you're really feeling...
I'm pretty open with my partner or someone close
I hint at it but don't fully say it
I keep most of it to myself
I don't even know how to put it into words
How long have you been feeling this way?
Less than 2 weeks
2–4 weeks
1–3 months
More than 3 months
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