Spina Bifida
Celena Perez
What is Spina Bifida?
When the spinal cord and its meninges are exposed through a gap in the back bone. All of the nerves are in the wrong place.
Cause & Complications
- When the spina cord fails.
- 20-28 days of gestation when you could tell.
- Decrease in death
- Could need a shunt replacement in the brain.
- 8 out of ten babies get it.
Testing & Treatment
- They check for it when your pregnant.
- Not all test are perfect.
- Blood test are needed.
- The treatment depends on your condition.
- Some people don't need treatment.
- Can not be cured, treatment is the closest to it.
Prevents & Life outlook
- Take Folic acid when you are pregnant.
- Only take it when your baby is growing fast.
- Try to eat healthy.
- Dark green foods are good.
Work sited
Emedicinhealth.com
Mayoclinic.com
Spinabifidaassociation.org