Care & Cautions

Surgery and pregnancy — what to stop, and what to tell your doctor

Surgery care→

Pick your operation — 25 of them, before and after. Six parts for each: what to do before, what to expect after, what to eat, what the medicines do, changes in the body, and when to go back.

AbdomenWomen'sEye, nose, throat & teethBones & jointsHeart & vesselsUrinary

Pick your operation

Surgery

What to stop before surgery

Several everyday herbs affect blood clotting and anaesthesia.

What to tell your surgeon before an operation

The things patients most often forget to mention.

Pregnancy & breastfeeding

Herbs to avoid in pregnancy

Some common remedies stimulate the uterus.

Home remedies that are not safe in pregnancy

Remedies that are fine ordinarily are not always fine now.

Cautions while breastfeeding

A few things reduce milk supply or reach the baby.