Spina bifida is a neural tube defect that develops during the first month of pregnancy and manifests with various symptoms in babies after birth. These symptoms can range from physical appearances in the affected spinal region to neurological and systemic effects. The most common symptoms include: A bulge or swelling on the spine, Partial paralysis, Spinal curvature (scoliosis or kyphosis), Difficulty walking due to leg weakness, Clubfoot, Bowel and bladder control problems (e.g., urinary or fecal incontinence), Sexual dysfunctions, Hydrocephalus (fluid accumulation in the brain), Loss of skin sensation, Kidney failure in advanced stages.