Author: Manisha “Mona” Dave, MD Pediatric Gastroenterologist

What is Gastroschisis? Gastroschisis is a birth defect of the belly or abdominal wall that occurs in 1 out of every 2000 babies.  The birth defect develops early in the mother’s pregnancy and creates an opening in the abdominal wall.  The baby’s intestines then “pop out” or...