Learn about how to prepare for your first doctor's appointment for incontinence from our Medical Adisor, Samantha Eaker.
How to Prepare for a Doctor's Appointment for Incontinence
- By Samantha Eaker
- Sep 4, 2023
Back to School With Incontinence: How to Talk to Teachers
- By Samantha Eaker
- Aug 3, 2022
Find out how to speak to your child's teachers about their incontinence so they can head back to school with confidence this fall!
Spina Bifida: One Family's Story & the Most Important Incontinence Care Tips
- By Samantha Eaker
- Jul 12, 2022
Hanna, mother of Nehemiah, a child with Spina bifida, shares their family's story about living with Spina bifida and Dr. Samantha Eaker gives the best incontinence care tips for people with Spina bifida.
How Diet Can Affect Bedwetting
- By Samantha Eaker
- Sep 30, 2020
You know the situation all too well. You’re awoken to the pitter-patter of tiny feet walking across your bedroom floor. You flutter your eyelids open to see your child standing at the end of your bed in damp pajamas, looking disappointed and embarrassed. And then, they say the dreaded words, “I had an accident.”
While this can be frustrating and disappointing for both child and parent, do you ever catch yourself wondering...why do kids wet the bed?
While this can be frustrating and disappointing for both child and parent, do you ever catch yourself wondering...why do kids wet the bed?
Helping Parents Avoid Frustration With Pediatric Incontinence
- By Samantha Eaker
- Jan 30, 2019
Nothing can throw off your plans like wet sheets, wet car seats, wet pants, and more, but unfortunately, these accidents can be a normal part of caring for a child with pediatric incontinence. When you have to stop what you're doing to handle clean up, remember that any frustration you’re feeling may be intensified for your child with extra anxiety, fear, and embarrassment. Learn how to help your child cope with a little advice on how to avoid becoming frustrated.
5 Parenting Tips for Overcoming Nocturnal Enuresis (Bedwetting)
- By Samantha Eaker
- Sep 21, 2018
Nocturnal enuresis, or bedwetting, can be very concerning for both the parent and affected child. The exhaustion from middle of the night cleanups in addition to worrying about your child can quickly become overwhelming. You may not exactly know where to start, but with these few tips, you’ll be better equipped to handle your child’s enuresis.
Urinary Drainage Bag Care
- By Samantha Eaker
- Jun 5, 2018
One of the most integral parts of a catheter system that requires frequent care and maintenance is the urine drainage bag and drainage system. Drainage bag care can be very simple, but it is essential to the overall health and well-being of the catheter system and its user.