Marijuana is now legal in several states in the U.S. But just because it’s legal does not mean it’s safe for everyone. Marijuana use during pregnancy can harm your baby.

Breastfeeding is one of the best things you can do for your baby. But using tobacco products or e-cigarettes while you breastfeed is harmful to your baby.

The IABP procedure is done through a large IV placed in your arm.

It’s best for your baby if you don’t drink any alcohol at all when breastfeeding. But experts generally advise that it’s possible to nurse safely and still have an occasional drink, as long as you follow some guidelines.

Wound dehiscence is when a surgical incision that has been stitched or stapled closed comes open again. This most often occurs with surgery done on the belly (abdomen).

A femoral endarterectomy is surgery to restore blood flow through a large blood vessel in the groin area.

Women have a higher risk for DVT during pregnancy, delivery, and for about 6 to 8 weeks after giving birth.

Here is information on when it’s safe to have sex with your partner again postpartum, how sex may be different for you now, and how to plan ahead with birth control so you don’t have any surprise pregnancies.

You are going home with a midline catheter. This small, soft tube has been placed in a vein in your upper arm. It’s often used when your doctor wants you to have I.V. (intravenous) fluids or medicines.

Your midline catheter is used to give medicine or fluids. This means that you may need to flush it. This keeps it from getting clogged or blocked.