Patient Education Information

March of Dimes: Spina Bifida Fact Sheet - The causes, treatment options, and prevention of spina bifida can be accessed from this fact sheet.

Why Folic Acid is So Important - This government fact sheet is presented in a Q&A format and includes information on neural tube defects and folic acid.

Spina Bifida Association of America: Facts About Spina Bifida - The mission of the Spina Bifida Association of America is to promote the prevention of spina bifida and to enhance the lives of all affected. This fact sheet will provide basic information about spina bifida.

Children with Spina Bifida: A Resource Page for Parents - This web site will provide links to learning issues, family support, diagnosis, and treatment.

Latex (Natural Rubber) Allergy in Spina Bifida - The Spina Bifida Association of America offers this information.

MEDLINEPlus Medical Encyclopedia - The Health Illustrated Encyclopedia from MedlinePlus includes over 4,000 articles about diseases, tests, symptoms, injuries, and surgeries. It also contains an extensive library of medical photographs and illustrations. Please check the alphabetic listing for the topic you want.

Spina Bifida - The physicians at the Mayo Clinic have prepared this information.

Spina Bifida (NINDS) - This information is presented by the National Institute for Neurological Disorders and Stroke.