Do you knoww anyone with spina bifida?

I have a child who has a condition that is like spina bifida. Whiel doctors can give you some idea what the condition is like they aren't able to tell you how it will affect your child. When my daughter was a baby the doctors gave me a grave picture as to what her future would be like. They told me that she would never be able to walk or run like a normal child. That she wouldn't be able to live a normal life like all the other children do. None of this is true. My daughter acts as well as looks just like any other child. You would never know that there was anything wrong with her just by looking at her.

I know this is late responding to your question - but I will respond any way. I know several people with spina bifida, mainly grown ups now since I don't spend much time with children anymore. My sister has spina bifida and is now over 30 - so I have som experience with it during the years. If you would like to know more -please don't hesitate to contact me. I hoe everything is okay with you and your son!

One of my friends has a nephew who has it. The doctors said he would never walk but he does. His mom was determined to prove the doctors wrong. I am sorry about your baby but don't let it get you down. I am sure if you look on the internet you will find some support groups where you can talk with people who have experience with this. Here is a website for you in case you want more information.... http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001558.htm

I'm a physical therapist i know about the problem but I have to be honest I haven't met somebody who has it. anyways there is possibilities that your child can still walk.

Oh I really dont have idea with this one. I hope your baby will just be okay. Good luck on your pregnancy and God bless you till you deliver your baby.

I personally have spina bifida and I am a perfectly functioning adult. I have not have really any problems over the years. I did have two back surgeries as a baby, but I did everything they told me I would never do. Starting with walking, running, cheerleading, gymnastics, and child rearing. I now have two children of my own and have not had a problem at all, besides a few back cramps and a little pain around the scar tissue area. I also have nerve damage in my left leg, but really it does not bother me its just numb from the knee down. So good luck since this was posted a while back I hope you had a very healthy baby...

My cousins son has spina bifida, they found out during a routine ultrasound. Towards the end of her pregnancy they sent her to a hospital in the city. When she went into labor, they did a cesarean and did surgery on her baby right away. He did have some fluid around his brain so he's mildly retarded. But he's walking around just like any other kid, he was delayed phsyically compared to other children his age but he has caught up.

i am really sorry for your babby,,,, i dunno what this is but i can surely tell you in india there are large and good hospitals and docs who will be able to assist you easily and help you get all the details and information and medications needed... a few hospitals i will mention there name below they are all located in mumbai - india 1) Lilavati hospital 2) Bridge Canaday Hospital 3) Hinduja Hospital

I had a friend with spina bifida. It did not seem to slow her down from enjoying life. She did a lot of traveling and even stopped in France to take a Cordon chef course which she treated us to her culinary creations. I found her to be a pleasant person with a good head on her shoulders. The only differance would be that her neck was shorter than most, other than that she was like any one else.