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  • Spina Bifida Occulta for Parents


    In spina bifida occulta, a baby is born with a gap in the spine's bones, but the spinal cord and its covering do not push through it.

  • Myelomeningocele for Parents


    Myelomeningocele is a type of spina bifida in which a baby is born with a gap in the bones of the spine.

  • Meningocele for Parents


    Some babies are born with a meningocele, which is a sac that pushes through the gap in the spine. With surgery to fix the problem, most babies with a meningocele live a healthy, normal life.

  • Spina Bifida for Parents


    Spina bifida is a birth defect that involves the incomplete development of the spinal cord or its coverings. It's usually detected before a baby is born and treated right away.

  • A to Z: Myelomeningocele for Parents


    Learn about birth defects and conditions that affect the spinal cord and spinal column.

  • Spina Bifida Factsheet (for Schools) for Parents


    What teachers should know about spina bifida, and how to help students with the birth defect do their best in school.

  • Cervical Kyphosis for Parents


    Cervical kyphosis is a curve at the top of the spine (backbone). Usually, the condition isn't serious, but a pinch in the spinal cord can cause nerve damage.

  • Folic Acid and Pregnancy for Parents


    One of the most important ways to help prevent serious birth defects is for moms to get enough folic acid every day - especially before conception and during early pregnancy.

  • Health Care Providers: Neurosurgeons for Parents


    A neurosurgeon is a doctor who does procedures to treat and cure diseases and conditions that affect the brain and nervous system.

  • Wheelchairs for Kids


    Wheelchairs are a way for some people to be independent, despite illnesses or injuries. Find out more in this article for kids.