1 in 100 Americans live with the invisible symptoms of Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, collectively known as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). IBD is a broad term that describes conditions characterized by chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. Although Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are not the only types of inflammatory bowel diseases, they are… Continue reading Trust Your Gut – When to Speak to a Doctor About Your Bowels

No one wants an ostomy bag. But Laura has one, and it hasn't stopped her from living & enjoying her life. Watch these top ostomy concerns get blown away.

Before your surgery you will want to meet with a WOC (Wound, Ostomy, Continence) Nurse. He or she will generally be the one to...

Shield's Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist answers some of the FAQs about Ostomies. Topics include relationships, bathing, traveling and more!

You got this. The time you spend preparing before ostomy surgery can be hard, but worth it. Find articles and advice from your soon-to-be fellow ostomates.

What is an ostomy and why is it needed? An ostomy is a surgical operation that creates a new outside opening for body wastes. The opening is called a stoma.