Spina bifida
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Spina bifida is a birth defect where the spinal cord fails to develop properly, leaving it exposed. It can cause issues like difficulty swallowing, breathing problems while sleeping, below average intelligence, and more. Research shows repairing spina bifida while still in the womb leads to better outcomes than post-birth surgery. People can help by participating in advocacy efforts, making financial contributions, or volunteering for organizations that support those with spina bifida.
Spina bifida
- 1. Spina Bifida Kaitlyn Templeman Mr. Holly Human Interaction Spring 2011
- 2. Information Spina bifida is a serious birth abnormality in which the spinal cord is malformed and lacks its usual protective skeletal and soft tissue coverings. (Hosick Howard L.)
- 3. Symptoms Difficulty swallowing, which can lead to choking. Hoarseness. Breath-holding and problems breathing during sleep . Below-average intelligence. ( WebMD )
- 4. How to cure spina bifida? A landmark study, co-led by experts at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, proves that babies who have surgery to repair spina bifida while still in the womb have better outcomes than babies who have surgery after birth. (Childrenshospital.vanderbilt.org)
- 5. How can I help? I can help people with Spina Bifida by participating in advocacy, finacial contributions, and volunteering. ( spinabifidaassociation.org)
- 6. Works Cited Hosick, Howard L. "Spina bifida." Magill’s Medical Guide, Sixth Edition . Ed. Tracy Irons-Georges, 6th ed. 6 vols. Pasadena, Calif.: Salem Press, 2010. Salem Health Web. 07 Apr. 2011. "Spina Bifida - Symptoms." WebMD . Healthwise, Incorporated, 2011. Web. 07 Apr. 2011. <http://www.webmd.com/parenting/baby/tc/spina-bifida-symptoms>. Childrenshospital.vanderbilt.org spinabifidaassociation.org
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