Monthly Archives April 2014

Tips for Changing an Ostomy Pouch Safely and Carefully

Changing an Ostomy Pouch If you’re new to ostomy, changing an ostomy pouch can be challenging. Odor-free pouches attach to your body in the belly area, hidden beneath your clothing, and do not leak when worn properly. With the following tips and some practice, ostomy care will become simply part of your routine and need not interrupt your normal activities. Contact your doctor or ostomy nurse if you have any questions or doubts about your ostomy.

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Dealing With a Tailbone Injury? Tips for Relieving the Pain

tailbone injuryMedical experts offer many options to help with relieving pain from a tailbone injury. Called by the medical term coccydynia, a tailbone injury can be caused by trauma from a fall or other accident, giving birth, having an abnormally mobile tailbone and, on rare occasion, from infection, tumor or fractures. Oftentimes, the cause is deemed idiopathic, or unknown.

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Breast Pump Features and How They Contribute to the Overall Experience

breast pump featuresSelecting the best breast pump features will improve your comfort and help ensure your baby’s health. Poor quality breast pumps can leave breastfeeding mothers with sore nipples and breasts, which is painful during feedings. Low suction quality requires new moms to pump longer than necessary to express enough milk to feed an infant. 

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6 Maintenance Tips for Keeping Your Power Scooter in Tip-Top Shape

power scooterMaintaining a power scooter isn’t too complicated, but it is important. Most scooter maintenance activities involve preventing unnecessary environmental damage, neglect and issues that can render the vehicle unsafe or unusable. Don’t worry, you don’t have to be an electrical engineer or car buff to handle basic upkeep on your power scooter! 

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