You take a rectal temperature by placing a thermometer in your baby’s bottom. This method is more accurate than most other methods. But use it only when directed by your baby’s doctor. Use the steps on this sheet as a guide.

Wrapping your stump keeps the limb from swelling. And it shapes it so that it fits more comfortably in a prosthesis.

Sterile glove technique is a way to protect you from infection when changing a dressing or doing another care task. Here's how to follow this technique at home.

Placenta previa is a condition that may happen during the second or third trimester of pregnancy. It's one of the most common causes of vaginal bleeding during these trimesters.

If both you and your partner have had sex only with each other for many years, you are not likely to be at risk for STIs. But if you have sex with more than one person, or recently had a new sex partner, this sheet is for you.

Like any parent, you want your child to grow up healthy and happy. But for many children, unhealthy weight gain is a serious problem.

Gout is a painful form of arthritis caused by an excess of uric acid. This is a waste product made by the body. It builds up in the body and forms crystals that collect in the joints, bringing on a gout attack. Alcohol and certain foods can trigger a gout attack. Here are some guidelines for changing your diet to help you manage gout.

Are you scheduled for surgery? If so, you may worry about the need to replace blood lost during surgery. The goal is to keep the body's normal levels of blood. Blood transfusion is a way to reach this goal.

Learn what to expect in the hospital following your back surgery.

Plan ahead for both your surgery and recovery. Be sure to follow any instructions you are given. And talk to your doctor if you have questions about surgery or how the procedure will be done.