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Taking care of your skin in the summer can be tricky, and for individuals with spina bifida, there are a few unique factors to pay special attention to.
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A high-fiber diet is crucial to a successful bowel regimen. See the benefits of a high-fiber diet and find recipes from the Spina Bifida Program's clinical dietitian.
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For 11 years, social worker Amanda Fonash has supported families in myriad ways.
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Medical treatment during a pandemic is a challenge for even minor issues. Imagine needing fetal surgery to help your unborn child. CBS3 reports the story of a family from South Carolina who found help at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
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Read about follow-up research to the landmark 2011 MOMS study, which showed prenatal surgery for spina bifida has measureable benefits over surgery after birth.
A decade after the MOMS trial, new findings show significant physical and emotional benefits in school-age children who had prenatal surgery for spina bifida.
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New Research Related to Breastfeeding Late Preterm Infants with Spina Bifida
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A first-of-its-kind study describes the positive human milk and breastfeeding outcomes in a program of care at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
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The event drew more than 2,500 patients and families who were treated in the Center for Fetal Diagnosis & Treatment to reconnect with their clinicians and other families who share an indescribable bond.
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A new “care map” for spina bifida seeks to enhance parental understanding of care during the hospitalization of their newborn infants with MMC.