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You were shown how to flush and care for your tube in the hospital. This sheet helps you remember the steps when you are at home.

You are going home with a feeding tube in place. If you normally take any medicines by mouth, you will need to take them through your feeding tube. You can make this easier by calling your pharmacist to see whether any of your medicines are available in liquid form. If they are, ask that your prescriptions be filled with liquid medicines.

Follow these tips to help you take care of your incision when you get home.

Deep breathing helps keep your lungs clear. If you've had surgery, this will help you get better faster. Deep breathing also helps you breathe easier and may prevent a lung infection.

Pursed-lip breathing can help you get more oxygen into your lungs when you're short of breath. Learn how and when to do it.

Learn about taking insulin during your pregnancy, including how to give yourself an insulin shot, how to work with your doctor to find the right dosage, and how to treat low blood sugar.

Vegetables are a major source of fiber. They're also packed with vitamins needed for health and growth. Try to eat a variety of colorful vegetables throughout the day.

In iron-deficiency anemia, the cause of anemia is not having enough iron in the body. Learn more about this condition, from symptoms and diagnosis to treatment and prevention.

Your child is going home with a gastrostomy tube (G-tube) or gastro-jejunum tube (G-J tube) in place. This sheet can help you remember how to flush your child's tube when you and your child are at home.