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Click below to learn more about spina bifida, and for information and advice for people living with or caring for someone with the condition.
Whoever you're working with, Shine are here to help. Choose a section below for more information.
New to spina bifida or supporting someone whose been recently diagnosed? This section is a great place to start if you're looking to learn more about the condition.
If you're supporting the parent of a child with spina bifida, or someone who has received a diagnosis during pregnancy, this section contains lots of useful information to refer them to.
This section contains useful information about the common health problems facing people with spina bifida as well as guidance for professionals on what support to offer.
People with spina bifida experience varying degrees of neuropathic bladder and bowel issues. This section contains useful information about the importance of good continence care.
There are a number of conditions with a connection to spina bifida - this section contains information about tethered cord, anencephaly, hydrocephalus and more.
This section contains important information about the importance of early intervention and ways to reduce the chances of the development of a Neural Tube Defect during pregnancy.
