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exercise with an ostomy video

How to Exercise with an Ostomy Video

Shield HealthCare's Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist is featured in this how to exercise with an ostomy video - learn about how to get started after surgery.

Laura Cox, LPC
exercise with an ostomy

How to Exercise with an Ostomy

We discuss how to exercise with an ostomy safely-reintegrating yourself into an exercise routine and how to stay healthy while doing it.

Laura Cox, LPC
Dressing with an Ostomy

Dressing with an Ostomy

When I first got my ostomy, I thought I was destined to wearing baggy T-shirts, but I was wrong. Dressing with an ostomy can be easy with the right tricks!

Laura Cox, LPC
Baby’s Colostomy Care

10 Tips for Your Baby’s Colostomy Care

In this article originally published on Preemie Babies 101, Bea Smith discusses her newborn son's colostomy care. Her son Caleb was born with VACTERL.

Aimee Sharp
Ostomy Inspiration

Ostomy Inspiration

We all have down days; sometimes a little inspiration can help lift our spirits.Your ostomy doesn't have to stop you from living a wonderful life.

Aimee Sharp
nutrition and your ostomy

Nutrition and Your Ostomy Video

In this video, Shield HealthCare's Registered Dietitian, Amy Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS, discusses nutrition and your ostomy, with many tips.

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
colostomy or ileostomy nutrition

Nutrition and Your Ostomy

In this article, and the associated video, we're discussing nutrition and your ostomy after surgery and tips for your diet after ostomy surgery recovery.

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
How to Eat with an Ostomy

How to Eat With an Ostomy Video

Watch Shield HeatlhCare's Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist, Laura Cox, in this video about how to eat with an ostomy. She shares recipes and tips.

Laura Cox, LPC
Showering with an Ostomy

Showering with an Ostomy | Ask Laura

Shield HealthCare's Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist answers a new ostomate's question about showering with an ostomy, giving tips for getting the pouch wet.

Laura Cox, LPC
Peristomal Skin Care

Peristomal Skin Care

Your peristomal skin should be just as itch-free and healthy-looking as the rest of your abdomen skin. Learn more about peristomal skin care here.

Aimee Sharp
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My family and I are taking a road trip. I wanted to know what accessories should be used when starting to drive or ride in a car. Should I use something to cover the stoma?
Jonathan
Great question! It all depends on if the seat belt is coming in contact with your stoma.
 
If the seat belt does not come in contact with your stoma, no additional accessories are needed. If the seat belt does come in contact, you can use a stoma guard or a seat belt cover to protect the stoma