Learning about congenital hydrocephalus:

• What is congenital hydrocephalus?
• What is the difference between communicating and noncommunicating hydrocephalus?
• How does this condition affect the soft spots on a baby's head?

Living with congenital hydrocephalus:

• How can I take better care of myself while also taking care of my child?

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), a part of the National Institutes of Health, is the leading U.S. federal government agency supporting research on brain and nervous system disorders. It provides the public with educational materials and information about these disorders.

NeurosurgeryToday.org is the public Web site of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. You'll find information about the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of conditions that affect the entire nervous system including the spinal column, spinal cord, brain, and peripheral nerves.

The goal of the Hydrocephalus Association is to ensure that families and individuals dealing with the complex issues of hydrocephalus receive personal support, comprehensive educational materials, and ongoing quality health care. This nonprofit group promotes the importance of medical research. And it has many services and resources for both members and nonmembers.

The National Hydrocephalus Foundation (NHF) is a not-for-profit public service organization that aims to increase public awareness and knowledge of hydrocephalus. The organization also promotes and supports research on the cause, treatment, and prevention of hydrocephalus. In addition to providing the public with informational pamphlets, the NHF maintains a reference library and videos on hydrocephalus, offers support groups, and publishes the quarterly newsletter LIFE LINE.