Your recovery at home will take some time. You will likely need 6 to 8 weeks to recover fully. The guidelines below will help you heal.

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

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.

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.

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

Occasional nasal stuffiness and sneezing are common in newborn babies. Hiccups are also common.

Hydrocele is a collection of fluid in the scrotum surrounding the testicle. This sometimes happens to newborns. Learn more about hydrocele, including how it’s treated.

There are no rules for when or how long a baby sleeps. Use the tips on this handout to help your baby fall asleep safely.

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.