My child has an ostomy
Your child is not alone - and neither are you. We’re here to help you with any questions you may have about your child’s ostomy care, and to provide some general information about your child’s ostomy.
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Your child’s ostomy
What is an ostomy? And how does it work? We help you understand your child’s condition so that you can provide the best care for your little one.
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What is an ostomy? And how does it work? We help you understand your child’s condition so that you can provide the best care for your little one.
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How does the digestive system work?
Getting to know your child's digestive system is essential to understand what happens after your child’s ostomy operation and the special care needed.
Read moreHow does the digestive system work?
Getting to know your child's digestive system is essential to understand what happens after your child’s ostomy operation and the special care needed.
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The urinary tract
Understanding what a urostomy is and how the urinary tract works on your little one is important so that you can get comfortable caring for their needs.
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Understanding what a urostomy is and how the urinary tract works on your little one is important so that you can get comfortable caring for their needs.
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My child has an ileostomy
Does your child have an ileostomy? We give you the information you need to understand the changes in your child’s body functions and help your little one adjust to a new situation.
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Does your child have an ileostomy? We give you the information you need to understand the changes in your child’s body functions and help your little one adjust to a new situation.
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My child has a colostomy
Does your child have a colostomy? We help you understand what a colostomy is and how it changes your child’s body functions so that you can get comfortable caring for your little one.
Read moreMy child has a colostomy
Does your child have a colostomy? We help you understand what a colostomy is and how it changes your child’s body functions so that you can get comfortable caring for your little one.
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My child has a urostomy
Does your child have a urostomy? As a parent, it is important to understand the changes in your child’s body functions, so you can help your little one adjust post-surgery.
Read moreMy child has a urostomy
Does your child have a urostomy? As a parent, it is important to understand the changes in your child’s body functions, so you can help your little one adjust post-surgery.
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The first few days after surgery
It can be difficult to watch your child undergo an ostomy surgery, although it may be a life-saving procedure. You probably have many question and concerns – learn what to expect.
Read moreThe first few days after surgery
It can be difficult to watch your child undergo an ostomy surgery, although it may be a life-saving procedure. You probably have many question and concerns – learn what to expect.
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Emptying your child’s pouch
Learning how to empty your child’s pouch can seem challenging. We take you through every step of the process, to make sure you become confident in emptying your child’s pouch.
Read moreEmptying your child’s pouch
Learning how to empty your child’s pouch can seem challenging. We take you through every step of the process, to make sure you become confident in emptying your child’s pouch.
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Changing my child’s pouch
How and when do you change your child’s ostomy bag? We give you the step-by-step guidance you need so you can confidently build a routine around changing your child’s ostomy pouch.
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How and when do you change your child’s ostomy bag? We give you the step-by-step guidance you need so you can confidently build a routine around changing your child’s ostomy pouch.
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Going home after surgery
Taking your child home after surgery is an exciting time, as well as an apprehensive time with a lot of questions and concerns. The following information is designed to help a smooth transition.
Read moreGoing home after surgery
Taking your child home after surgery is an exciting time, as well as an apprehensive time with a lot of questions and concerns. The following information is designed to help a smooth transition.
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Diet and nutrition after surgery
How do you balance your child’s diet after ostomy surgery? We help you understand how digestion is affected so that you can provide the best care for your little one.
Read moreDiet and nutrition after surgery
How do you balance your child’s diet after ostomy surgery? We help you understand how digestion is affected so that you can provide the best care for your little one.
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Ongoing care for your child
It is important that your child begins to enjoy life as quickly as possible after ostomy surgery. We will help you on how to take ongoing care of your little one's ostomy.
Read moreOngoing care for your child
It is important that your child begins to enjoy life as quickly as possible after ostomy surgery. We will help you on how to take ongoing care of your little one's ostomy.
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Selecting the right appliance
Finding a secure fit for your little one can seem like a big challenge. We guide you in choosing the ostomy products to suit your child best at the different stages in life.
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Finding a secure fit for your little one can seem like a big challenge. We guide you in choosing the ostomy products to suit your child best at the different stages in life.
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Do you need our help?
At Coloplast Care, we offer a support service dedicated to helping children with an ostomy and their families.
Read moreDo you need our help?
At Coloplast Care, we offer a support service dedicated to helping children with an ostomy and their families.
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