Why Does My Babys Spine Stick Out

Myelomeningocele (my-uh-low-meh-NIN-guh-seel) is the most severe form of spina bifida. It happens when both the meninges and the bottom end of the spinal cord push through the hole in the spine, forming a large fluid-filled sac that bulges out of a baby’s back.

Is it normal for a child's spine to stick out?

If your child has lordosis, or swayback, you may notice that their lower back and buttocks stick out more than others. In a normal spine, there is a slight inward curve. Lordosis is a condition in which the inward spinal curve is extreme.

How do I know if my baby has spinal problems?

Typically there aren’t any signs or symptoms because the spinal nerves aren’t involved. But you can sometimes see signs on the newborn’s skin above the spinal defect, including an abnormal tuft of hair, or a small dimple or birthmark.