Fetal Surgery for Spina Bifida Leads to Better Mobility in School-Age Children
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New findings from the latest MOMS2 analysis show prenatal repair of the spinal column confers physical gains that extend into childhood.
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Spina Bifida and the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Here are some tips for keeping your children and family safe and healthy, both physically and mentally, during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Summer Skin Protection Tips for Children with Spina Bifida
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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.
Benefits of a High-Fiber Diet
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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.
Team Spotlight: Meet the Spina Bifida Program’s Social Worker
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For 11 years, social worker Amanda Fonash has supported families in myriad ways.
Mother Calls CHOP ‘A Huge Blessing’ After Fetal Surgery For Unborn Child Amid Pandemic
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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.
MOMS2 Study Shows Benefits of Fetal Surgery for Spina Bifida Endure to Childhood
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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.
Benefits of Fetal Surgery for Spina Bifida Persist in School-Age Children
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.
Read moreNew Research about Breastfeeding Infants with Spina Bifida
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New Research Related to Breastfeeding Late Preterm Infants with Spina Bifida
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.