Abstract
Spina bifida is a neural tube defect which results from
failure of closure of the neural arch during
embryogenesis. The extent of the defect and
physiologic impairments vary, it may be associated
with neural, sensory, and motor losses,
musculoskeletal impairments, urinary bladder and
bowel sphincteric dysfunction. Term pregnancy
among women with spina bifida is uncommon. With
advances in management and care of children
affected by spina bifida, more women survive to
reproductive age group and achieve conception,
pregnancy and delivery. There is dearth of information
on the management of pregnant women with spinal
bifida, which is why this case was reported.
This is a case report of a 23year old booked
nulliparous woman with spina bifida occulta which
was repaired at 3 months of life. She had a successful
pregnancy and was delivered by caesarean section
at term. This report describes the antepartum,
intrapartum and postpartum management of a
pregnant woman with Spina bifida.
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