The Surgical Team for Children

Most surgical teams include a surgeon, an anesthesiologist, a nurse anesthetist, and an operating room nurse. The number of team members differs depending on the type of surgery performed.

The Operating Room

Your child will need to know that people in the operating room will be wearing surgical clothes to help prevent germs from infecting the surgical incision.

The Day of Surgery

Read on for helpful information about what to expect before and after your child's surgery.

Surgery and the Breastfeeding Infant

If your baby needs surgery, you may feel helpless. But there's something you can do to make this experience a little less stressful: breastfeed. Read on for helpful tips.

Toy Safety—Prevention

Most toys today are safe. But injuries still happen. Read this article for helpful tips on preventing toy-related injuries.