Depression is a leading cause of disability among women, and pregnancy and postpartum are considered periods of high risk. The prevalence of major depressive disorder during pregnancy and postpartum is similar to rates among women during non-childbearing periods, but is associated with poor maternal and infant outcomes and, thus, has important consequences for depressed women, as well as for infants and families. Depression during pregnancy and postpartum is challenging to identify and manage, and healthcare professionals may prioritize health issues more directly related to preg- nancy and the well-being of the foetus and infant. Improving depression care during pregnancy and postpartum is a priority, and one solution that has been proposed is routine depression screening