A baby underwent surgery in the womb for spina bifida, and since being born six weeks ago, the child is healthy and developing well, according to a statement from the Great Ormond Street Hospital ...

A baby whose spina bifida was repaired while he was still in his mother's womb celebrated his first birthday, and it's something his family says they are thankful for.

The baby girl had fetal surgery after being diagnosed with spina bifida. Courtesy Mandi Pool I went in for my 18-week ultrasound fully expecting just to find out if the baby was a boy or a girl.

Oh, those eyes! And that little face! Baby Max melts hearts wherever he looks. “He’s a very happy baby. He wakes up in the morning, and he just smiles,” says Max’s mother, Mallorie DeRuyter.

Spina bifida is one of the most common permanently disabling birth defects in the United States, affecting seven out of every 10,000 live births. It occurs when the spine fails to close during the ...

Four-year-old Melody Davis, who was born with spina bifida, is held steady by Allison Stavinoha as she works a puzzle held by Richard Stewart during a session with the physical therapists at ...

Carly and Sonny’s unborn child has spina bifida. Pic credit: ABC. On General Hospital, CarSon just learned that their unborn baby has spina bifida.