Stoma surgery as a newborn
Stoma Surgery as a newborn Preparing for a newborn to have stoma surgery is not a position any parent/carer wants to be in. Having notice is awful enough, as […]
Read more >A self love journey with a stoma
A self love journey with a stoma Embracing your body with a stoma is a ride filled with twists, turns, and unexpected challenges. I’ve been on this journey myself, and […]
Read more >Intimacy after stoma surgery
Intimacy after stoma surgery In my two decades of being diagnosed with crohns disease I have faced and had a lot of surgery. Ill be honest, Intimacy was not the […]
Read more >Learning to love my body after surgery
Learning to love my body after surgery My body doesn’t look like a normal woman’s body in my eyes. I have stretch marks all over by tummy, pregnancy and yo-yo […]
Read more >Body acceptance and learning to love your body
Body acceptance and learning to love your body In the month of love, the hot topic on socials is always body acceptance and learning to love your body. The term […]
Read more >How Do I Learn To Love My Body? Finding Beauty in My Scars
How Do I Learn To Love My Body? Finding Beauty in My Scars Today, I wanted to share something quite personal, my journey of self-love and acceptance after my stoma […]
Read more >Dating with a stoma bag
Dating with a stoma bag Dating with a stoma is arguably one of the more anxiety inducing aspects of post surgery. Even if you are in a serious relationship before […]
Read more >Caring for your stoma and peristomal skin in winter
Caring for your stoma and peristomal skin in winter Winter’s cold air, indoor heating, reduced humidity, and the biting wind can all contribute to stripping moisture from the skin […]
Read more >Storing your stoma supplies during winter
Storing your stoma supplies during winter As a general guideline ostomates should store their supplies at a consistent temperature throughout the year to prevent potential issues with product performance. It […]
Read more >A practical guide to winter activities for ostomates
A practical guide to winter activities for ostomates Winter is still here, and if you’ve got a stoma, you might be wondering how to navigate snowy adventures, like skiing or […]
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