3.2K views · 304 reactions | "Rue has a severe birth defect that causes her spine to grow crazy and it's pinching off her nerves to her back legs. She's a lil trooper though, and has the sweetest disposition. We love her so much!" @b_ahtris1321 @norcalbullybreedrescue | Walkin' Pets | Facebook

betta with no tail.. birth defect. #aquariumhobby #aquarium #bettafish #reelsfbシ | Hendrix backyard TV

World Spina Bifida Awareness Day Spina bifida is a birth defect that develops in the early weeks of pregnancy when the spine does not form properly — often before a woman even knows she is pregnant. Early awareness, folic acid use before conception, and timely diagnosis can significantly reduce the risk and improve long-term outcomes. In children, spina bifida may present with symptoms such as weakness or paralysis in the legs, bladder or bowel control problems, fluid buildup in the brain (hydro