my sister has spina bifida how likely is it for my child to have it?

Question

it runs in the family, my sister and my second cousin has it

i know that it runs in my family my doctor even says that it does run in families what ever that is called, but all i am really looking for is a percent. i just want to get prepared before i go to the doctor and do that test. thanks very much for anything that will help me

Answer 1

yes there is some precentage, not sure but less than 0.01%..

there's an occult type -the defect invisible to the naked eyes-.. have it checked..

SB has many types.. and many live on normally..

Answer 2

No studies show this to date. If you have a child with spina bifida, you are more likely to have another child with spina bifida, but it isn't a "family trait" although researchers are looking into this.

In one study supported by NINDS, scientists are looking at the hereditary basis of neural tube defects. The goal of this research is to find the genetic factors that make some children more susceptible to neural tube defects than others. Lessons learned from this research will fill in gaps of knowledge about the causes of neural tube defects and may lead to ways to prevent these disorders. These researchers are also studying gene expression during the process of neural tube closure, which will provide information on the human nervous system during development.

Folic acid, also called folate, is an important vitamin in the development of a healthy fetus. Although taking this vitamin cannot guarantee having a healthy baby, it can help. Recent studies have shown that by adding folic acid to their diets, women of childbearing age significantly reduce the risk of having a child with a neural tube defect, such as spina bifida. Therefore, it is recommended that all women of childbearing age consume 400 micrograms of folic acid daily. Foods high in folic acid include dark green vegetables, egg yolks, and some fruits. Many foods—such as some breakfast cereals, enriched breads, flours, pastas, rice, and other grain products—are now fortified with folic acid. A lot of multivitamins contain the recommended dosage of folic acid as well.

Hope this helps!

Answer 3

Most cases of spina bifida occur in families with no history of it. There is no known cause for spina bifida.

Check the Spina Bifida Association of America for more info

sbaa.org

Answer 4

I am not sure about the percentage, but I was born with Spina Bifida. My mom did not have it, neither did any other family members closely related. Also, I have a sister who was not born with even a touch of it.

Answer 5

Not at all likely if you have enough folic acid in your diet. Spina bifida is not hereditary, it's a readily preventable condition bought on by dietary deficiency, and should not exist today in educated society.

Answer 6

very likely, she and her partner should have tests.