Fetal Surgery for Spina Bifida: Elliana's Story
Elliana and her mom, Nicole, traveled from Michigan to Philadelphia to have fetal surgery for myelomeningocele, the most serious form of spina bifida.
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Prenatal Surgery for Spina Bifida: Avery’s Story
After learning her unborn daughter, Avery, had spina bifida, Katie traveled from Maryland to have prenatal surgery at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Fetal Surgery for Spina Bifida: Scout’s Story
The Watkins family traveled from Florida to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia so that their unborn baby girl, Scout, could have fetal surgery for spina bifida.
Fetal Surgery for Spina Bifida: Luelle’s Story
Luelle underwent fetal surgery to treat myelomeningocele, the most severe form of spina bifida. Her journey was documented in the PBS series TWICE BORN.