Stoma care

Model mama

Rachael Kin describes how she got back up after a bolt from the blue and proved she could still be a model and take care of her daughter

Loving Lola

Alannah-Jayne Simpson talks about how she learned to live with, and eventually love, her stoma

Showing your stoma: why it’s time to stop hiding

Jessica Grossman recalls how she learned to stop worrying about having her pouch on show

Crossing continents: travelling the world with a stoma

Crohn’s disease and a stoma needn't get in the way of globe-hopping family adventures, according to Luciana Podschun

Troubleshooting your stoma

Stomas are a life saver, but at times they can also be troublesome, and it’s important to know how to spot and sort any problems

Preventing pouch leaks

Leaks are a common issue for people with a stoma, but handling them right can keep them from happening again

Stoma reversal: what to expect after

When it comes to stoma reversal, going ‘back to normal’ can be anything but that; however, knowing what to expect and how to address issues will make...

Editorial: friend of the pod

Benjamin Wakefield discusses podcasts in his introduction to the third issue of Stoma Tips

The guts to perform

Liz Richardson speaks about her one-woman play Gutted, a shameless tale of love, laughter and lavatories, co-created with director Tara Robinson

Flying with a stoma: sunflowers in the air

John Walsh covers some of the work Stomawise has been doing to make flying a breeze for people with a stoma

Irrigating your colostomy

‘There can be no doubt that the efficient management of a colostomy is a matter of profound importance to those who need to spend the rest of their...

Stoma fit: exercises to strengthen your core muscles

Simple exercises to help you get back on your feet after surgery and avoid the risk of a parastomal hernia

Rocking 2 stomas: double trouble

Rachel Jury answers questions about life with both a urostomy and an ileostomy

Running free: sport with a stoma

Rachel Carey recounts how she took up trail running after stoma surgery and offers her advice for running off road with a ileostomy

Hitting reset

Luciana Podschun recounts how her colostomy has freed her from fearful risk, brought her closer to her family and hasn’t stopped them from travelling...