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The birth of CHOP's 2,000th fetal surgery patient marks a record-breaking milestone for CHOP’s Richard D. Wood Jr. Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment.
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Military families have not always had quick access to the experts who could help when facing a prenatal birth defect diagnosis … until now.
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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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Here are some tips for keeping your children and family safe and healthy, both physically and mentally, during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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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.
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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.