World Spina Bifida And Hydrocephalus Day - October 25th
Wed Oct 25th

World Spina Bifida And Hydrocepholas Day

World Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Day, October 25th, raises awareness and knowledge of these disorders that affect the spine and the brain. It's also a day to advocate and promote the interests of those people living with these conditions.

Spina bifida is a congenital anomaly that affects the spine. A portion of their spinal cord is revealed through a gap in the backbone when a baby is born with this condition. ear, according to the CDC, 1,400 babies are born with spina bifida each year. every 2,500 babies are born with spina bifida around the world.

Spina bifida is a neural tube defect that affects the brain and spine. her form of neural tube defect. Hydrocephalus is another form of neural tube abnormality. This condition occurs in the brain's ventricles as a result of a buildup of fluid. This extra fluid puts pressure on the brain and can result in brain damage, and can result in brain damage. In the United States, 1 out of every 500 babies are born with hydrocephalus. By the age of 2, another 6,000 children will have hydrocephalus by the age of 2.

In babies born in Africa, Southeast Asia, and Latin America, hydrocephalus is more common.

The majority of neural tube defects are unknown. It's unclear what causes the majority of cases of neural tube defects. However, pregnant women can do things to reduce their baby's risk. Folic acid is used by pregnant women in Pregnant women. Pre-existing conditions, such as diabetes and obesity, may also reduce the risk of neural tube defects. During pregnancy, women should also be cautious when taking certain drugs, such as seizure drugs and pain meds.

ured of spina bifida or hydrocephalus. ll need lifelong care for babies born with these neural tube defects. Some of the problems for neural tube defects include mobility issues, orthopedic injuries, and incontinence.

How to celebrate #worldspinabifidaandhydrocephalusday

On this day, both children and adults with these disorders are encouraged to share their experiences with others. The International Federation for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus holds a variety of activities to inform the general public about these neural tube defects. To participate: To participate: To participate: To participate: You must register: To participate: To participate: To participate:

  • Reach out to someone with spina bifida or hydrocephalus and offer them your love
  • Donate to an organization that funds research into neural tube defects
  • Find out more about these birth defects and how to minimize their risk
  • Read about famous people with spina bifida, including Hank Williams, Jean Driscoll, Rene Kirby, Rene Kirby, and John Cougar Mellencamp

#WSBAHD is a hashtag on social media to raise money for this day. #WSBAHD is a hashtag on social media to raise money for this day. #WSBAHD is a hashtag on social media.

The history of spina bifida and hydrocephalus day has influenced the day's spina bifida and hydrocephalus day

During their General Assembly in Guatemala in 2011, the International Federation for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus established this day. The first World Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Day was held on October 25th, 2012..