Cone Enema Bowel Management Program for Spina Bifida Patients
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When a child with spina bifida turns 3, their CHOP care team typically recommends adding a cone enema bowel management plan to their care.
Spina Bifida Program News and Updates
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Barley Salad Recipe
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Get a simple, tasty and healthy recipe from the family of Spina Bifida Program’s Danielle D’Amico.
Mindfulness: A Useful Coping Strategy
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Youth with chronic conditions like spina bifida and their families can experience high levels of stress.
Updates from the Spina Bifida Program
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An update on our first Education Day in November and more.
A High-Fiber Minestrone Soup Recipe
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Our minestrone soup recipe is healthy, high in fiber and perfect for a cold day.
MOMS3: Follow-up in the Teen and Young Adult Years to the Management of Myelomeningocele Study
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Phase three of the Management of Myelomeningocele Study (MOMS), known as “MOMS3,” is a study monitoring the health outcomes of participants ages15-24.
Meet Our Newest Spina Bifida Program Team Members
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We're very proud of the compassionate, highly qualified, competent professionals who make up our Spina Bifida Program team. Meet our newest team members and learn a little bit about their expertise and interests.
Therapy Spotlight: Supporting Spina Bifida Patients Through OT and PT
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Occupational and physical therapists support Spina Bifida Program patients in many ways. Learn about new resources and tips on bowel/bladder programs, and benefits of tummy time.
Social Work Corner: Tips to Stay Active and Have Fun
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Accessing resources for a child with special needs can be a challenging process. Two Spina Bifida Program team members provide resources to keep your child and family active and entertained.
Bowel Management for Spina Bifida
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Our team takes an active role in helping our patients with spina bifida become more independent with neurogenic bowel management. From training patients and families in the use of transanal irrigation systems to developing a novel cone enema system.