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Spina bifida • Hydrocephalus • Information • Networking • Equality - Shine is a community of 75,000 individuals, families, friends, and professionals, sharing achievements, challenges and information on living with hydrocephalus, and/or spina bifida, and related issues.

Working together throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland, we strive to overcome challenges and achieve the best for you and your family.

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* From 1966-2011 the charity functioned as the Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus (ASBAH).

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Majority of parents (80%+) told their pregnancy is affected by spina bifida elect to have a termination.

Taking folic acid ideally 3 months before conception, helps protect against spina bifida and other defects.

Spina bifida is a NTD - Neural Tube Defect

Hydrocephalus affects 1 in 1000 babies born in the UK.

NPH stands for Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.

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