Fertility, Pregnancy, IVF for Women with an Ostomy By Elaine O’Rourke, Ostomy/IBD Health Mentor (featured on Ostomy.org) Many women with ostomies wonder about fertility, pregnancy, IVF with an Ostomy, can… read more →
High Ostomy Output, Pancaking and Other Challenges Ostomy Output High Ostomy Output, Pancaking and other challenges can be debilitating for ostomates. You may have feelings of embarrassment, shame, exhaustion or… read more →
New with an Ostomy There are so many questions and concerns as a newbie with an ostomy. There is a huge learning curve along with finding ways to adapt to this… read more →
Ostomies Save Lives Ostomies Save Lives. I got my ileostomy when I was 35, due to Crohn’s Disease. It definitely helped save my life which I share in the below… read more →
Ostomy Leaks and Skin Breakdown Elaine and Ostomy Nurse Anita (www.AnitaNurse.com) discuss Ostomy Leaks and Skin Breakdown in this Video from the Ostomy & IBD Life Live Show. There is… read more →
Discover ways to prolong the adherence of your ostomy pouching system. Swimming, exercising and sweating can cause challenges for the ostomate especially during summer. Instead of avoiding activities you love, check… read more →