A congenital birth defect where the spine doesn't form correctly in utero. Depending on the location and severity of the malformation, those effected may experience symptoms from mild back pain to paralysis.
At 12 weeks pregnant I politely declined to take part in any antenatal screening, confident in my belief that even if something was not quite right that I would continue with the pregnancy anyway (Down Syndrome being top of mind considering that I wa...
25 people with Spina bifida have taken the SF36 survey. Mean of Spina bifida is 1527 points (42 %). Total score ranges from 0 to 3,600 being 0 the worst and 3,600 the best. Take the SF36 Survey
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Spina Bifida Association of New Zealamd
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