Here is an excellent video of doctors who are participating in the MOMS study explaining spina bifida (myelomeningecele). The MOMS study stand for Management of Myelomeningocele Study and is in the US that is looking at the effects of prenatal surgery to repair the lesion. It has been going on for many years.
Pretty much at 25 weeks the mom (and baby) undergo surgery that would have been done on the baby within the first day or two to close the back. If you participate in the study you are randomly selected to either the postnatal surgery or the prenatal surgery group.
I found a video that is really excellent in explaining a myelomeningocele and everything that goes with it. If you are interested - please check it out!
http://www.chop.edu/video/moms/management-myelomeningocele-study.html?item=1
This video explains how the postnatal repair is done - this is the surgery that is done on every baby that is not participating in the study (as well)
http://www.chop.edu/video/moms/management-myelomeningocele-study.html?item=4
This video explains - and shows video - how the prenatal surgery is done. These pictures are amazing! It also reviews the risks and benefits of prenatal surgery
http://www.chop.edu/video/moms/management-myelomeningocele-study.html?item=5
For everyone who wished that they knew a little bit more about spina bifida. For mothers, fathers, aunts, uncles, grandparents, great grandparents, friends, teachers, students or anyone who wondered "What is Spina Bifida".
I made these 'learning posts' in June for Spina Bifida Awareness month, but thought I'd make a stand-alone blog so that if anyone is interested, all of the information is here. And I can add as I learn more about spina bifida as well!
Spina Bifida is the most common birth defect in North America. My son Nickolas was born November 13, 2009 with spina bifida and I have chronicalled our journey here, in my personal blog.
I hope you enjoy and learn something!
The information from this blog has been collected by myself to share what I have learned. It should in no way replace medical recommendations or consultation. This is for educational and information purposes only.
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Spina Bifida is the most common birth defect in North America. My son Nickolas was born November 13, 2009 with spina bifida and I have chronicalled our journey here, in my personal blog.
I hope you enjoy and learn something!
The information from this blog has been collected by myself to share what I have learned. It should in no way replace medical recommendations or consultation. This is for educational and information purposes only.
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those are great videos
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