17/10/2026
Spina Bifida is a birth defect where the spine does not close completely during pregnancy, affecting the spinal cord and nerves.
It can often be detected early in pregnancy with anomaly scans, risk can be reduced with 400 mcg folic acid before and during early pregnancy, and children benefit from multidisciplinary care involving pediatric neurology, physiotherapy, urology and orthopedics.
For educational purpose only. Not medical advice.
Neo Clinic