Ciarlo’s Spina Bifida Story: Look at Him Now

Kira was 19 weeks pregnant when she and her husband, Ken, learned that their son, Ciarlo, had spina bifida. For more: . Spina bifida is a birth defect in which the spinal column doesn’t close completely during development, leaving the spinal cord and surrounding nerves exposed through a hole in the back. The exposure to amniotic fluid in the womb causes progressive damage to the spine which can lead to a variety of issues, including bladder and bowel problems, club feet, paralys