Thursday July 30th is International Gastroschisis Awareness Day 2015.

Gastroschisis is a medical condition in which the baby has a hole at the front of the abdomen. Normally  just to the side of the umbilical cord which is attached to the womb. The hole has some of the bowel (intestine or guts) is coming out. This bowel is easily visible on the ultrasound scan.

This is a very rare problem, which occurs in around 1 in every 3000 births. At present there is no certain cause.

It would be really great if you could share this page to help us raise awareness of the condition.

Thanks very much in advance for your support