[Harmless Teddy Bear]

That is a child undergoing surgery for spina bifida.

They open the womb, do the surgery and tuck the baby back in to finish growing.

It looks awful but it is a true miracle that we are able to do this.

[sinanju]

If I understand correctly, if the corrective surgery is performed a month or so before birth, you get much better results than if you do it after the child is born.

The repaired spine has time to heal and develop naturally.

[MSF BU]

Thanks.