Ostomy Care: Emptying Your Pouch

You need to empty a drainable pouch when it gets to be about one-third full. To empty your pouch, follow the steps described here in order.

Treating Hemorrhoids: Self-Care

Follow your doctor's advice about caring for your hemorrhoids at home. Some treatments help relieve symptoms right away. Others involve making changes in your diet and exercise habits. These can help ease constipation and prevent hemorrhoid symptoms from coming back.

Expressing Your Milk

Work, school, or even a late-night movie can need you to be away from your baby. This doesn't mean you have to give up breastfeeding.

Care After Circumcision

Your baby had a procedure called circumcision. Follow these guidelines and instructions from your baby's doctor to care for your baby at home.

Holding Your Baby While Breastfeeding

Comfort and position are the keys to successful breastfeeding. Learn how to correctly position your baby at the breast. Choose the hold that works best for both of you. You may need to change holds as the baby grows.

How to Breastfeed

Your baby is born with an instinct for suckling. But it takes time for you and your baby to learn how to breastfeed. There are steps you can take to support your baby's natural instincts.

How to Bottle-Feed

Newborns need good nutrition and plenty of loving—two things you can supply with bottle-feeding. There are many formulas, so ask your doctor which is best for your baby.

Bathing Your Newborn

Until your newborn's umbilical cord falls off, sponge baths are the best way to bathe your baby. Gather supplies ahead of time. Bathe your newborn every 2 to 3 days, using the steps below as a guide. You can wash the diaper area more frequently as needed to keep the baby clean.