Childhood hernias can be safely fixed using outpatient (same-day) surgery.

A groin hernia is when a small sac of intestine or fat pokes through a weak area of muscle into the lower abdomen. The weak area of muscle is formed that way before birth. The sac is formed by tissue that lines the abdomen. This kind of hernia usually happens on one side of the groin. It is felt as a bulge under the skin.

A detailed look at the male abdomen and the groin.

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.

Read on to learn what to expect before, during, and after hernia surgery with a patch repair.

It's easy for a little bit of the baby's stomach contents to leave the stomach, travel up the esophagus (food pipe), and come out through the mouth. This is called "spitting up," and it's normal. But spitting up is not the same as vomiting, which can sometimes be a sign of a serious problem. This sheet will help you understand the difference.

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.

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.

Periventricular leukomalacia is softening of brain tissue near the ventricles.

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