You'll need to empty your pouch when it gets to be about one-third full. The pouch is likely to become this full every 2 to 3 hours. To empty your pouch, follow the steps below.

Taking good care of the skin around the stoma is very important to prevent skin problems after a urostomy. Learn about the most common skin problems and how to manage them.

After a urostomy, urine drains into a disposable pouch. Here is information on different pouches and pouch accessories.

During the first weeks after surgery, be sure to follow the advice of your doctor. The tips on this sheet can help speed your recovery.

Sepsis is a severe response the body has to an infection. It is most often caused by bacteria. Sepsis is a medical emergency.

A baby who is smaller than average during pregnancy is called small for gestational age. Most SGA babies are small because of growth problems that happen in pregnancy.

Sepsis is a severe response the body has to an infection. It is most often caused by bacteria. A baby can be infected before birth, during delivery, or after birth.

When a child has signs of puberty at an early age, it's called precocious puberty. This starts before age 8 in girls, and before age 9 in boys.

Violent coughing or vomiting may cause a tear in your lower esophagus. A hiatal hernia or childbirth can also lead to this kind of tear. Learn about symptoms, treatment, and more.

CMV is a common viral infection. In most people, it doesn't cause serious symptoms. But if you've had an organ transplant, it can cause serious illness.