Discharge Instructions: When Your Baby Spits Up or Vomits

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.

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.

Diagnosing Hemorrhoids

To diagnose hemorrhoids, your healthcare provider will rule out other problems and determine how bad your hemorrhoids are. Read on to learn more.