Learn about Spina Bifida

Facts, types, causes, & prevention.

Types of health issues & their treatments.

What to expect from birth to adulthood.

Research from the National Spina Bifida Patient Registry

Data and statistics highlights.

Prevalence, risk factors, causes, & quality of life.

About the National Spina Bifida Patient Registry.

Protecting the kidneys of babies born with spina bifida.

Watch videos about living with spina bifida.

Articles & Key Findings

Scientific articles and research summaries about living with spina bifida.

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Learn about CDC’s work on spina bifida.

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Learn about CDC’s work on spina bifida.

Women & Expectant Parents

Page last reviewed: May 6, 2019