When your child goes home after surgery, managing pain is about more than just medication. This guide shows how non-medication therapies and non-opioid medicines can often relieve pain safely, while opioids are used carefully and for as short a time as needed. It also walks you through how to measure your child’s pain, what to do when it changes, and how to handle storage or disposal of unused medications.

Groin hernias in children might sound alarming, but they’re a well-understood condition and often very treatable. This overview from the American College of Surgeons walks you through what happens before, during, and after repair surgery so you and your child can feel informed and calm.

Umbilical hernias are common in babies and young children, and they can be worrying to see if you’ve never encountered one before. This resource from the American College of Surgeons gives a clear, easy overview of what they are, when they need treatment, and what to expect on the day of surgery. We’re always here to answer questions, but this is a great place to start.