As today is Mother’s Day we’d like to recognise all the amazing mums (and dads) who are caring for children who have had stoma surgery. Vicki’s son Harry was born in February 2018 and had a colostomy formed. Vicki shares her tips for parents on caring for a child with a stoma.

Colostomy UK is launching two new ‘Active Ostomates: at Home’ sessions in April: Zumba, and Family Arts and Crafts.

These sessions form part of our ‘Active Ostomates’ project, which is aimed at improving the physical and mental well-being of people with a stoma.

In this feature sponsored by Hollister Victoria Danson talks about living as an Ostomate for seven years. “I have shared my story to empower other ostomates. Hollister care and strive to make life more rewarding and dignified for people living with a stoma.”

Naming one’s stoma can lead to improved body confidence, and many people choose to name their stoma as part of the process of adapting post-surgery. Betty Poop, Paloma Stoma, Homer the Stoma and Pepe Le Pew are just a few of the names people have chosen for their stomas.

 Two very different stoma stories, one reliable solution. Here’s how Pelican ModaVi is helping two new converts to live life to its fullest.

This is a sponsored post by Pelican Healthcare)

The irrigation system has revolutionised my situation. Now, to a large part, I am back in control of my life again. Once I had got used to the process (which is very easy) it meant I could use it at a time to suit me and be confident for the next 24 hours at least.