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Those most prone to being born with Spina Bifida are those whose mothers did not get adequate amounts of folic acid during the first trimester of pregnancy, and those who have family members with Spina Bifida. Quote from the Related link below: "In the U.S., spina bifida occurs more frequently among Hispanics and whites of European extraction, and less commonly among Asians and African-Americans".
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How many people with Spina Bifida have had children with out Spina Bifida?
My daughter has Spina Bifida and her daughter has Spina Bifida
How many people have Spina bifida in the world?
Woldwide the incidence of spina bifida is about 7 per 10,000 live births. Since there is approximately 6,700,000,000 (6.7 billion) there is approximately 4.7 million people living with spina bifida in the world, which is more than the population of the Dallas Texas Metroplex.
How common is Spina Bifida?
Woldwide the incidence of spina bifida is about 7 per 10,000 live births. Since there is approximately 6,700,000,000 (6.7 billion) there is approximately 4.7 million people living with spina bifida in the world, which is more than the population of the Dallas Texas Metroplex.
How is memory affected by Spina Bifida?
People with Spina Bifida can be born with hydrocephalus ("water on the brain), which can cause memory problems. But not all people with Spina Bifida have hydrocephalus, and therefore not all of them have memory problems.
Why do spina bifidas get upset stomachs when hving their period?
In the first place, people who have Spina Bifida are not called "Spina Bifidas," they are people who HAVE Spina Bifida. Second, I am a female who has Spina Bifida and I do not get an upset stomach when on my period. Perhaps what you are really thinking of are simply menstrual cramps, which is something most women have during their menstruation, not particularly women with Spina Bifida.
Can someone have spina bifida and not be born with it?
No, spina bifida is a birth defect. Therefore, a person has to be born with spina bifida to have it.
Does a spina bifida occulta patient have a higher chance of having a child with spina bifida?
yep little bit higher rate of infants with spina bifida have seen in these mothers ; It is recommended that these women use folic acid with a little bit higher dosage before pregnancy for prevention of spina bifida in their new generation .
How many people does Spina Bifida affect?
Worldwide, spina bifida occurs about 7 times in every 10,000 live births.
What age group is affected by spina bifida?
Spina Bifida is a birth defect, which means it affects people all their lives, they are born with it.
How do you meet other people with Spina Bifida?
There are Spina Bifida support groups online, see the Related links below for some.
Is Nuera another name for Spina Bifida?
No, "Nuera" is not another name for Spina Bifida. Myelomeningocele is another name for Spina Bifida.
How did Spina Bifida get its name?
Spina Bifida is Latin for "split spine".
