I am coming to Boston for my baby to have surgery. Do I need to bring my breast pump with me? Boston Children’s Hospital has Medela Symphony breast pumps available on inpatient units and in lactation rooms for your use. Breast pumps are also available in …

Lactation consults are available for all inpatient families on the Boston campus. Ask your child’s nurse to page the Lactation Support Program, or call the office (617-355-0005) to arrange. Outpatient families followed by a pediatrician at Children’s …

Second opinions To request a second opinion from our team, please call 617-355-5837. If you are unable to come for an in-person second opinion in Boston, we offer an online second opinion program . Our dedicated care coordinator will help you: understand …

Ulcerative colitis and familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) affect only the lining of the large bowel, therefore the colostomy and ileoanal reserve procedure (IAR) can cure these diseases. Surgical treatment includes removal of the colon (colostomy) and …

Medications If you took steroids before your surgery, you may be on what is called a "steroid taper" post-op. This is when the dose of the steroids is slowly decreased over the first few weeks post-op. Review of potential complications Before surgery, …

If you have an immediate question in relation to your child’s condition or treatment, please contact a nurse within the Microtia Program by calling 617-355-4513. Related programs: Cleft and Craniofacial Center : 617-355-6309 Department of Otolaryngology : …

The Lymphedema Program at Boston Children's aims to: provide consultation, diagnosis, and management options improve treatments through clinical and basic research Training and education Currently, we have an opportunity for one lymphedema research fellow …

For an initial consultation with our program coordinator, please call 617-919-1463. You will be instructed to fill out our intake forms as well as have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have in regards to our center. Location Boston Children's …

Mitochondria have been linked to human disease only since the 1960s, and much of what we know about mitochondrial disorders has been discovered only in the past 20 years. Our knowledge about mitochondrial diseases is changing rapidly, as are the available …

Learn more about medical acupuncture and related services we provide by reading these informational handouts: medical acupuncture cupping Gwa sha medical acupuncture for headaches Moxibustion See resources for patients from the Medical Acupuncture …