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This handout about quitting smoking is for patients who are planning to have reconstructive surgery at University of Washington Medical Center. Surgery patients are required to avoid all tobacco or other nicotine products for at least 6 weeks before their surgery.

This handout provides a list of helpful online and written resources for families with infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

This “NICU Parent Packet” is written to help you understand and be part of your baby’s care in the NICU. 

Contents include: 

• Therapy in the NICU
• Getting to Know Your Baby in the NICU
• Developmental Care in the NICU
• Feeding Therapy in the NICU
• When you Take Your Baby Home 

This handout explains how nipple reconstruction is done, how to prepare, and how to plan for recovery. Instructions are included both for a procedure done in clinic and for a procedure done in an operating room. A brief explanation of nipple tattooing is also included.

This handout for women who have had breast reconstruction describes how to prepare for nipple tattooing and what to expect afterward.

This handout is for people who are planning to have insemination with sperm from an anonymous donor. It lists the tasks that need to be done before the insemination and when they should be done.

This handout explains what non-nutritive sweeteners are, how they can reduce calories and carbohydrates, and their safety when used in small to moderate amounts.

This handout describes a non-tunneled central venous catheter and tells what to expect when you have one. It also explains how to prepare for the procedure to place the catheter.

This handout explains what to do if a nose bleed starts and also how to prevent nose bleeds.

This is Chapter 4 of "Your Weight Loss Surgery Guidebook" 

This chapter explores obesity, types of weight loss surgery, and your care team. It also explains how to get started, get ready for surgery, and which medications to avoid. You will learn how to take care of yourself after surgery and avoid problems. 

This handout gives tips on eating a healthy diet after giving birth. This will help support your health and your baby’s health, too.

This booklet gives dietary tips for patients who have had a transplant. Included are: the nutritional effects of medicines; needs for protein, sodium, potassium and calcium; weight and exercise; low-bacteria diet; and food safety. Space is provided for a dietitian to fill in information specific to the patient.

This handout from Clinical Nutrition Services provides guidelines for food safety and healthy lifestyle choices after transplant surgery. 

This handout is for patients who are having heart surgery at University of Washington Medical Center - Montlake. It explains how to eat now to help your body recover after your surgery.

This is Chapter 3 of "Your Weight Loss Surgery Guidebook" 

This chapter provides nutrition information and tools for your bariatric journey. The first step is to read each section and plan the steps you will take. We will explore topics that will help you make informed decisions about nutrition and start your journey toward a healthy future. There is a lot to learn, but you are not alone! Your UW bariatric team is here to help you every step of the way!