Spina Bifida and One Family's Journey from Pediatric to Adult Urology

Our guest is Patti, the mother of a child living with Spina Bifida. Patti shares her family's story of caregiving for a child with Spina Bifida, the transition from pediatric to adult urology and her work in the Spina Bifida community. Short on time? Use the below timestamps to jump to any section: 00:42 - Introduction 01:03 - What is Spina Bifida? 01:38 - Being a parent and caregiver 05:10 - Pediatric urology experience for Patti and her family 08:00 - How can other caregivers prepare for their pediatric urology appointments? 11:57 - When to start thinking about moving from pediatric to adult urology? 15:26 - What are some important questions to ask about moving from pediatric to adult urology? 20:04 - Patti's work in the Spina Bifida community 25:21 - Final thoughts and advice for parents and caregivers For more information, please visit www.urologyhealth.org/ and don’t forget to subscribe to our free digital magazine, UrologyHealth extra at https://www.urologyhealth.org/healthy-living/urologyhealth-extra. **** June 1, 2023