Having Hernia Surgery: Traditional Repair

Surgery treats a hernia by fixing the weakness in the abdominal wall. Read on to learn details about a traditional repair, including what to expect before, during, and after the surgery.

Discharge Instructions: When Your Baby Cries

The way your baby cries can tell you how the baby is feeling. It can also alert you to the baby's needs. This sheet will help you understand what it means when your baby cries and what you can do to help.

Discharge Instructions: Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD)

If your baby has BPD, they will be cared for in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Severe cases of BPD can need a long stay in the hospital. Your baby may still need treatment after going home. This sheet can help you know what to expect when your baby is ready to leave the NICU.

Formula Feeding a Premature Infant

Parents choose to bottle-feed babies for many reasons. This sheet can help answer some of your questions about feeding your preemie with formula.

Hydrocele in the Newborn

Read on to learn details about hydrocele, a problem that sometimes happens to baby boys. It occurs when belly fluid builds up in the groin or in the scrotum near the testicles.

Reasons for Pelvic Laparoscopy

Pelvic laparoscopy lets your doctor directly see the reproductive organs. He or she can see what's causing problems. Problems may include pain, bleeding, or trouble getting pregnant.

Adapting to Pregnancy: Third Trimester

Although common during pregnancy, some discomforts may seem worse in the final weeks. Simple lifestyle changes can help. Take care of yourself. And ask your partner to help out with small tasks.