"The results were exactly what we had hoped for. She's such a good example of the benefits of fetal surgery." Lexi will turn 1 this week but it has been more than 15 months since she had her first surgery; an in utero procedure to repair her spina bifida before she was even born. Watch to see Lexi's incredible progress and learn more about spina bifida care in our Fetal Center: https://bit.ly/45l01VD #NCHFetal #FetalMedicine | Nationwide Children's Hospital

17K views · 334 reactions | Fetal surgery is a highly specialized field of medicine that allows surgeons to operate on fetuses while still in the womb. These groundbreaking procedures are designed to correct congenital abnormalities that may otherwise result in severe disability or death. #pregnant #thirdtrimester #fetus #newborn #medical | Doctor Joe | Facebook

Lacey had fetal repair surgery before she was born to repair her spine lesion! #Spinabifida #pretty #Scars #beautiful #awareness #born #Birth | Michael Bower

156K views · 2.1K reactions | ObGyn Doctor Reacts: Is Fetal Surgery Real? | The Good Doctor Is fetal surgery real? Or is "The Good Doctor" making up insane procedures as it goes along? Maybe....both?? | Mama Doctor Jones | Facebook

Fetal Surgery in the Uterus for Spina Bifida Fetal surgery for spina bifida is an advanced medical procedure done during pregnancy to repair the baby’s open spine before birth. It’s typically performed between 19 and 26 weeks of gestation at highly specialized centers. Why doctors do it Spina bifida leaves the spinal cord exposed to amniotic fluid, which can cause ongoing nerve damage. Repairing it in the womb can: Protect the spinal nerves earlier Reduce the need for a brain shunt after birth I

Fetal surgery began in 1981 with a life-saving procedure for a fetus with severe urinary obstruction—and it’s come a long way since. Advances in prenatal imaging now allow carefully selected interventions for conditions like diaphragmatic hernia, spina bifida, twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome, and even certain congenital heart defects, changing outcomes before birth. #FetalSurgery #MaternalFetalMedicine #PrenatalCare #MedicalEducation #doctorexplains | Zachary Meade