Whether you are already well into your pregnancy, or just beginning to talk with your partner about growing your family, questions and concerns about being pregnant with an ostomy are normal and expected. From the biggest question of ‘can I get pregnant with an ostomy?’, to general guidelines on health and nutrition, we have put […]
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Enjoying Winter Sports With a Stoma – Tips for Preparedness, and Caring for Your Stoma.
If your 2019 New Year’s resolution was to be more active, you still have time to make your goal a reality. This winter, why not bundle up and head out on an outdoor adventure for a weekend? Snowy mountains mean plenty of fun activities for you and your friends or family. With just a little […]
Tips for Celebrating Thanksgiving with an Ostomy
The holiday season is upon us, which means beautiful fall colors, crisp fresh mornings, and celebrating with loved ones gathered around tables. The thought of Thanksgiving this month conjures up ideas of cozy sweaters, loud full houses, and turkey with all the fixings. It can also bring up nerves and insecurities about your ostomy. Don’t […]
Join Us in Celebrating WOC Nurse Week!
Here at Comfort Medical, we have the utmost respect and appreciation for the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence nurses who take such great care of our clients. So, this week (April 14 – 20, 2019), we’re joining The WOC Nurse Society in celebrating these nurses and the services they provide. In light of WOC Nurse Week, […]
Tips for Cold Weather Stoma Care
For most of the country, we’re now well past those summer months that can make stoma care a sticky, sweaty mess. But that doesn’t mean all of our personal hygiene problems will cool off with the declining temperatures. For those of us living in climates that require bundling up during the winter, take these tips […]
The First Year With an Ostomy
Are you wondering what your life will be like over the next year as a new ostomate? Everyone’s situation is unique, and your ostomy experience certainly won’t be identical to anyone else’s. Details and specifics will differ from person to person. However, most ostomates go through similar stages over the first year. We like to […]
