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BPD is a long-term lung disease that causes breathing problems in newborns and babies.

The parotid is a gland near the ear. It helps make and control the release of saliva. If a tumor forms in the parotid gland, it can press on the facial nerve, causing discomfort and pain. Part or all of the face may be weak or paralyzed. To treat a parotid tumor, part or all of the gland is removed. This surgery is called parotidectomy. This sheet explains the surgery and what to expect.

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.

Left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) seals off the left atrial appendage of the heart to reduce the risk for stroke in people who have atrial fibrillation. Learn why and how it's done, what to expect after the procedure, and possible risks.

Be gentle with the pump area. Don’t pull clothing tightly over it. Don’t move too quickly, exercise, or play sports in ways that may jerk the pump around.

Being as physically healthy as possible before surgery is important. It can help shorten your hospital stay and your total healing time.

After any kind of surgery, many people have slow bowels and trouble urinating. This is common and lasts for a few days or so.

A personality disorder is a label to describe ways of living that cause distress for you, those you relate to, or both.

In the hospital, some people need oxygen therapy if they are not breathing in enough oxygen on their own. Read on to learn more about supplemental oxygen.