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This handout explains the donor human milk program, why some mothers use donor human milk, safety concerns and risks, and where to learn more. It includes contact information for Lactation Services at UWMC - Northwest campus.

This handout gives the names and contact information for sperm banks that University Reproductive Care and the Male Fertility Lab at University of Washington Medical Center have worked with in the past.

This handout gives exercises using a dowel to help increase range of motion and strength. Doing these exercises makes it easier to do daily activities and helps prevent more injuries to the upper body.

This booklet gives guidelines and recipes for a nutritious, varied diet for patients who have their jaw wired together (intermaxillary fixation).

This handout explains a DTPA GFR study, which is done to diagnose kidney problems. It includes how to prepare for the study, how it works, and how to get your results.

This handout lists contact information and phone numbers for suppliers of durable medical equipment (DME) for patients who have had a total hip or knee replacement surgery. These suppliers can be used to buy DME to help patients with daily activities at home after their procedure.

This handout shows images of durable medical equipment (DME) for patients who have had total hip or knee replacement surgery. This DME will help these patients with activities of daily living (ADL) while they are in recovery from their procedure.

Finding out that your baby may be born early (preterm) can bring up many emotions. This handout discusses the many concerns that families must deal with when they are told that their baby may be born at 22 to 23 weeks gestation. It covers what to expect, decision-making, and what support resources are available.

This handout explains what early pregnancy loss is, possible causes, and your choices for treatment. Please ask your healthcare provider any questions you may have.

This handout describes a low-salt (low-sodium) diet for otolaryngology patients. It covers topics such as reading food labels, allowed foods, foods to avoid, and flavoring alternatives.

This handout is for patients experiencing gastroparesis, also known as delayed gastric emptying. It includes tips for managing gastroparesis, a chart of foods to choose and avoid, sample meal plans, and smoothie recipes.

This handout is for patients recovering from illness or injury who need to add more protein and calories to their diet to promote healing. It explains the importance of eating well in recovery and includes tips for improving your appetite and adding calories and protein, a chart of calories and protein in different foods, and high-calorie, high-protein smoothie recipes.

This document is part of the "Rehab and Beyond" manual. It explains why good nutrition is essential when the body is trying to heal after an illness or injury. It contains sections on a balanced diet, what to do if your appetite is low, how to plan ahead for nutritional success, foods for specific health issues, and food safety concerns.

This handout explains what an endometrial biopsy is, what happens during the biopsy, what to expect after the procedure, and when to call for help.

This handout explains how to prepare for and what to expect from endoscopic sinus surgery. Your doctor may suggest this surgery if medicines are not controlling symptoms caused by sinusitis. Instructions for doing nasal irrigation are included.