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Twice Born
Preview of Spina Bifida Surgery
Through the unique access of the series’ camera crew, take a close-up look at this surgery on a baby in the womb. Watch as surgeons attempt to repair an opening in the baby’s spine caused by a condition known as spina bifida. Successful intervention at this point can lessen the nerve damage caused by the disease and improve the baby’s chances for a healthier, more functional life.
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Shelly delivers her baby, and Lesly's baby has plastic surgery to reshape her face.
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Shelly's baby undergoes spinal surgery while still in the womb.