When you have a new little person in your life, it’s easy to forget about yourself. There are new demands on your time. But it’s important to take care of yourself as well as your baby.

Experts agree: Breastmilk is the healthiest choice for babies during the first year of life and beyond. It's healthy for mom, too.

In most cases of amblyopia, the brain ignores signals coming from one eye. Over time, the brain gets used to working only with the other eye. So amblyopia must be treated as soon as possible.

Your child's eye doctor may recommend strabismus surgery to help align your child's eyes. This is a safe, common procedure. Read on to learn more about the surgery, and what to expect before and after it's done.

Strabismus is a condition where the eyes don't line up in the same direction. One eye may turn in, up, or down, while the other eye looks straight ahead. If not treated, it can lead to another eye problem.

You had surgery to remove hemorrhoids. These are large, swollen veins inside and outside the anus. After surgery, it may take a few weeks or longer to recover. This sheet tells you how to care for yourself once you're home.

You have been diagnosed with hereditary hemochromatosis. This is an inherited disease that causes you to soak up too much iron. Iron is needed for making red blood cells. But too much of it can cause serious health problems. Here's what you need to know.

You have been diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), a condition that affects the nervous system. In people with GBS, the immune system attacks the nerves, often following an infection. However, it can also arise out of the blue. This attack can cause weakness or even paralysis. GBS is a temporary illness. Most people return to normal and have no further problems. Others may have some permanent nerve damage. Here’s what you can do to help yourself recover.

Graves' disease is the result of an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism). Thyroid hormone is important to your body's growth and metabolism. But if you have too much thyroid hormone, your body's processes may speed up or overreact, causing a variety of symptoms. Three options are available to treat Graves' disease: medicines, radiation, or surgery. Here's what you need to do at home following treatment.

Here are guidelines for caring for your baby when they have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).