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Can you have a natural vaginal birth if your baby has hydrocephalus and spina bifida?
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∙ 14y ago
I don't know much about this, but my mother gave birth naturally (vaginal) to my little sister, so it must be possible.
It would depend on how serious your baby's hydrocephalus is. I have a friend whose grandson's hydrocephalus made vaginal delivery impossible.
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Can an adult get spina bifida?
They can, but they don't always. Generally they may have hydrocephalus (water on the brain), which can cause brain damage if not treated in a timely manner. But if it is treated soon enough, there may be little to no brain damage. Some people with Spina Bifida have learning disabilities.
Is Spina Bifida lethal?
It can be, but in the cases in which it is, the death is usually soon after birth, due to hydrocephalus (water on the brain), or later due to uncontrolled infections. Otherwise it is usually not fatal, if the person with Spina Bifida keeps their urinary tract infections under control and also watches carefully for pressure sores, which can also become serious.
What are the release dates for Birth Day - 2000 Hydrocephalus?
Birth Day - 2000 Hydrocephalus was released on: USA: 29 December 2003
Can someone have spina bifida and not be born with it?
No, spina bifida is a birth defect. Therefore, a person has to be born with spina bifida to have it.
Is Spina Bifida congenital?
Congenital means present at birth, and yes, Spina Bifida is present at birth. It is a birth defect. All birth defects are congenital.
Is spina bifida a sex-linked gene?
The Spina Bifida birth defect is autosomal.
Can spina bifida cause death?
Spina Bifida in and of itself does not cause death, however, in patients with Spina Bifida Cystica, the opening in the back leaves the baby susceptible to meningitis. For that reason, it is important that the opening be closed as soon as possible after birth. Many babies with Spina Bifida are also born with (or develop) Hydrocephalus, which is a build-up of fluid in the ventricles of the brain. If the Hydrocephalus goes untreated, brain damage, and ultimately death, can occur. One common cause of death in people with Spina Bifida is Arnold-Chiari Malformation Type II. This is a malformation of the brain in which the brain stem extends down into the cerebral tonsils. As a result, the brain may press against spinal nerves that control breathing, which can result in respiratory arrest and death.
How Hydrocephalus may result from?
Conditions responsible for hydrocephalus in a fetus include infantile congenital (present at birth) hydrocephalus, hydrocephalus associated with encephalocele or myelomeningocele, posthemorrhagic hydrocephalus in newborns.
Can Spina Bifida fly?
Your question does not make sense. Spina Bifida is a birth defect.
What is two forms of childbirth?
natural birth wich means no drugs are given to the mother to alleviate the pain of delivery ,and second we have cesarean birth wich is when the baby is deliver trough surgery. However, just because drugs are used during Vaginal birth does not disqualify it from being defined as natural. You can have a drug free natural vaginal delivery, or a natural vaginal delivery and use safe medications before and during delivery. A beter answer would be: 1- Vaginal 2- Cesarean section, where the baby is surgically removed from the womb.
Is it correct to say 'Spinal Bifida'?
No. The correct name for the birth defect is "Spina Bifida". No L.
How can a person be high risk for Spina Bifida?
You cannot "get" Spina Bifida after birth, it is a birth defect. An unborn child can be at risk for Spina Bifida by his/her mother not getting enough folic acid during and before pregnancy, and also if there is a family history of Spina Bifida.
