Spina bifida, called myelomeningocele, occurs when spinal tissue fails to fuse properly during the early stages of pregnancy. The birth defect can lead to a range of lifelong cognitive, mobility, ...

Multiple babies have been born after receiving the world’s first spina bifida treatment combining surgery with stem cells. This was made possible by a landmark clinical trial at UC Davis Health.

A baby survived an incredible spinal surgery inside the womb taken out of his mom's body at 26 weeks—and now both are ...

BBC hit series Call the Midwife saw Baby June's parents leave her behind after she was born with a serious condition, leading ...

Wadia Hospital in Mumbai has opened a cutting-edge fetal surgery center specializing in treating open spina bifida, aiming to provide hope for families facing this serious birth defect. This ...

the most serious type of spina bifida, before he was born. Liam went through at least 11 surgeries through his life, but has been surgery-free for two years. He is from Cleveland and is always on ...

A baby is now thriving after undergoing complex back surgery when he was still in the womb. Serena Nye, from Eastbourne, was ...

Spina bifida is the most common permanently disabling birth defect that is associated with life. Each year approximately 1,400 babies born in the United States have spina bifida, according to the U.S.

THE inquest of a teenage girl who died in tragic circumstances will be reopened after her family's fight for justice.

Zanele Khumalo desperately needs help for her disabled teenage son. Anelenhle was born at the Evander Hospital in 2011. The doctor told the new mother her son was not well and had to go to Steve Biko ...