A Guide to Spina Bifida for Expectant and New Parents

When you first hear your baby has Spina Bifida, you have much to learn and many decisions to make quickly. Most diagnoses are made by community obstetricians or maternal- fetal medicine specialists. But you’ll need to see a Spina Bifida expert such as a pediatric neurosurgeon or visit a fetal center at a children’s hospital to learn as much as possible about your baby’s prognosis (how he or she will be affected) and the best options for your baby and family.