2007-06-11 14:22:03 · 10 answers · asked by bunny!!! 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
spina bifida......incomplete closure of the spinal cord. It is exposed.
2007-06-11 14:25:05 · answer #1 · answered by ourkidz0003 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Spina Bifida can develop in an unborn child if the mother does not take enough folic acid from a certain stage of pregnancy.
Taking a folic acid supplement from at least one month before conception through to the end of the 12th week of pregnancy can help reduce the risk of Spina Bifida up to 70%.
Foods containing folic acid are
Fortified breakfast cereals
Baked beans
Green leafy veg
Peas
Orange Juice.
2007-06-11 14:43:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spina bifida (spinal cord not closed) and anencephally (no brain). Anencephally is always fatal while spina bifida has a high fatality and disabling rate.
It is now recommended, in the US, that all women take either vitamins or folic acid from the age of 14. Half of all pregnancies are unplanned. If you are significantly overweight, higher doses are recommended. By the time you find out that you are pregnant, the damage, if any, is already done.
2007-06-11 14:26:17 · answer #3 · answered by CarbonDated 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Nueral tube defects such as spina bifida. Thats why folic acid is so important in the first 3 months...and even before you get pregnant.
2007-06-11 14:29:33 · answer #4 · answered by West Aussie Chick 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Spina Bifida - you are best of taking 500mg of Folic Acid at least a month before falling pg - if you didnt get a chance to do this dont panic, just start taking a good prenatel vitamin supplement.
You can get folate through your diet so dont panic too much if you havent been taking the supplements - just start now
Best of Luck, I am 7 weeks pregnant myself - dont stress too much, just do the best you can do xx
2007-06-11 14:36:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Spina bifida....if you wanna read more google it. It's very important for a pg woman to take the proper amount of folic acid everday. Consult an ob.
2007-06-11 14:27:32 · answer #6 · answered by Baby Ruth habla español 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Spinabifida, or any other neuro-tube defect. The neuro tube develops first, and usually before a woman knows she is pregnant so a woman should take a folic acid supplement before she starts trying to conceive.
2007-06-11 14:25:57 · answer #7 · answered by Melissa 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
spina bifida.
Best to take the tablets one month before trying to fall pregnant or when you find out you are pregnant, take it then.
The sooner you take them, the best chance your baby has. Good luck!
2007-06-11 14:27:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
spinal bfidia. It is crippeling, and often fatal. Take your prenatals ladies!!!
2007-06-11 14:25:29 · answer #9 · answered by parental unit 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
downs syndrome
2007-06-11 14:25:31 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 8⤋