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a very personal decision. There are many ways to transition. Surgery is just one option. Not all ... treatment in the pelvic area or severe urinary problems) Don't want to have the lifelong care ... Vulvoplasty;Vulvoplasty Surgery;Male to female gender affirming surgery;Vulvoplasty After Care;61196

care after leaving the hospital, if needed. You’ll go through a transition of care after discharge ... treatment you need. Or you may transition to home care. For this, you or a family member will work ... 135,339;home care;leaving the hospital;discharge planner

. To ease the transition, let yourself rely on family and friends for support. And be easy on yourself ... . Let friends and family support you Don’t try to do it all alone. Ask family or friends for ... heart attack recovery;support after heart attack;home care after heart attack;90124

will go through a transition of care. That means you will now have a different level of medical care ... the transition. Make sure you have all the information you need. Don't hesitate to ask questions ... hospital discharge;discharge planner;skilled nursing facility;home care;rehabilitation facility;physical therapy;90377

an especially hard transition for those who are normally go-getters with lots of energy. Learn ... (fatigue) of the first trimester is quite a surprise. And it’s an especially hard transition for

*Dental Care Infant ... Even before your baby has teeth, it's important to start a routine of oral care for your ... child. Dental Care for Babies A healthy mouth starts early. Even before your baby has teeth, it’s ... 90184;teeth;baby teeth;primary teeth;baby oral care;baby oral hygiene;pediatric dentist;bottle ... feeding and dental care;pediatric oral care;infant oral care

mind and make your transition back to work easier. Choosing Childcare for Your Breastfed Baby ... provide care. If you don’t have these choices, you will want to select a childcare provider who supports

accountability for ongoing care to their young adult children. This will help ensure the transition ... the normal closure of the ductus arteriosus, which is present in all fetuses, does not occur. Extra

. It may not look like much, but it's all your baby needs during this time. Transitional milk ... call it liquid gold. Colostrum provides all of the nutrients that your baby needs in the first days

you talk about your care. Facial feminization surgery (FFS) is a group of plastic and craniofacial ... face to create a more feminine appearance. FFS is often done for people who are transitioning from

powdered or liquid formulas may prevent your baby from getting all the nutrients they need. It can also ... them cow’s milk or soy milk. If you have any questions about this transition, contact your pediatrician.

person facing death. Love, respect, and dignity are all important factors in caring for a dying child ... not discussed, it's important to offer a nonjudgmental and caring presence. Depression and

judgment. Or they may have a provider who is uninformed. In addition, state laws vary on care that ... a LGBTQIA+ person may receive. Some states have passed laws limiting or preventing medical care for

*Moving to Adult Care Teen ... an active role in your care now. For Teens: Transitioning from a Pediatrician to an Adult Care ... helpful to start taking an active role in your care now. This may sound like a lot. But it starts ... adult care;adolescent medicine;61147

Until now, your baby has been cared for in the NICU (neonatal intensive care unit). You’ve ... can answer some of your questions about making this transition. Breastfeeding Your Premature ... 88171;breastfeeding your premature infant at home;NICU;neonate;neonatal intensive care unit ... ;hospital care of the premature infant;infant;baby;babies;preemie;pediatrics;pediatric;preterm delivery

Your child's burn care and emotional recovery will continue when you leave the hospital ... to once again be with their toys, friends, school, and family. But your child's burn care and

You have a loved one who's receiving care at the end of life. You've been helping to make ... to help your loved one die with dignity. Hospice: Caring for Your Loved One You have a loved ... 41137;Hospice: as death nears;dying, hospice;signs and symptoms of death;end-of-life care

*Kidney Failure Self Care ... life with kidney failure. Read on to learn more. Caring for Yourself When You Have Kidney ... follow all the guidelines you are given and still don’t feel well, tell your provider. Some changes ... Nephrology;kidney problems;kidney failure Self-care;kidney failure medications;renal;np1013a;83162

*Surg Site Prevent Infection ... Surgical Site Infection Prevent ... This sheet tells you more about surgical site infections, what hospitals are doing to prevent ... these infections. Preventing a Surgical Site Infection A risk of any surgery is an infection ... 89221;Preventing Surgical Site Infections;surgical site infections, prevention;infection, surgical ... site, prevention;surgical site infections, causes, surgical site infections, risk factors;surgical

Hair loss is a common side effect of chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Not all types of ... all over the body, including the head, legs, arms, eyelashes, and pubic area. Talk with your