Chapter 8. Fatigue Chapter Contents Introduction157 Summary of the evidence used in this guideline167 What to do168 Summary guideline169 INTRODUCTION Fatigue is a non-specific symptom shown in general population studies…

Chapter 10. Headache Chapter Contents Introduction185 Postpartum ‘simple’ headache186 Postdural puncture headache187 Hypertensive disorders191 Subarachnoid haemorrhage196 Summary of the evidence used in this guideline197 What to do198 Summary guideline200 INTRODUCTION…

Chapter 5. Urinary problems Chapter Contents Introduction107 Urinary incontinence107 Urinary retention and voiding difficulties113 Summary of the evidence used in this guideline114 What to do115 Summary guideline116 INTRODUCTION Stress incontinence…

Chapter 9. Backache Chapter Contents Introduction173 Simple backache173 Summary of the evidence used in this guideline179 What to do179 Summary guideline 181 INTRODUCTION Women commonly experience backache during pregnancy and…

Chapter 7. Depression and other psychological morbidity Chapter Contents Introduction141 Postnatal depression142 Postpartum blues148 Puerperal psychosis148 Postnatal debriefing149 Summary of the evidence used in this guideline150 What to do151 Summary…

Chapter 6. Bowel problems Chapter Contents Introduction121 Constipation121 Haemorrhoids123 Faecal incontinence125 Summary of the evidence used in this guideline133 What to do134 Summary guideline136 INTRODUCTION There are various bowel problems…

Chapter 2. Perineal pain and dyspareunia CHAPTER CONTENTS Introduction19 Summary of the evidence used in this guideline34 What to do35 Summary guideline37 INTRODUCTION The majority of women who have a…

Chapter 3. Caesarean section wound care and pain relief Chapter Contents Introduction41 Immediate care after caesarean section42 Wound infection following caesarean section42 Pain relief in the immediate postoperative period50 Summary…