0
As far as I remember,folic acid is the most important one. It is recommended to be taken in the first trimester of pregnancy. I remember that it is especially important in preventing defects such as Down syndrome. I also remember my physician mentioning nuchal translucency every time she asked me if I'm taking folic acid.
Wiki User
∙ 12y ago
Wiki User
∙ 14y agoFolic acid, taken before the child is born, especially in the first trimester.
Wiki User
∙ 8y agoFolic Acid, if in adequate amounts during early pregnancy, can help prevent spina bifida.
Wiki User
∙ 14y agoFolic acid.
Wiki User
∙ 14y agoFolic acid.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
How many people with Spina Bifida have had children with out Spina Bifida?
My daughter has Spina Bifida and her daughter has Spina Bifida
What effects does vitamin A have on Spina Bifida?
Vitamin A is not known to affect Spina Bifida. There is a correlation between folic acid deficiency in the mother and Spina Bifida in the baby, though.
What are the food that cause spina bifida?
Spina Bifida is not caused by any particular food. It is caused by lack of a vitamin, folic acid, which can be obtained FROM foods.
What has the author Mark Wolraich written?
Mark Wolraich has written: 'The needs of children with spina bifida' -- subject(s): Spina bifida
When is Spina Bifida fatal in utero?
Spina Bifida is usually not fatal in utero, especially with modern medicine in developed countries. Before antibiotics were available, most children with Spina Bifida died shortly after birth, but not in utero.
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.
Can you have a car accident and then develope spina bifida at age 32?
Not spina bifida. It is a birth defect. But you can become a paraplegic and lose the use of your legs. Spina bifida is caused most often by lack of vitamin B and probably by being exposed to certain drugs and alcohol in the womb.
In spina bifida does the cerebrum and part of the brain stem never develop?
No, that is not a part of Spina Bifida. What does happen with many children with Spina Bifida is a condition called Arnold Chiari II, which causes the cerebellum and the brain stem to extend down into the area where the spinal cord is, which can cause various problems such as swallowing and feeding problems in the infant with Spina Bifida.
Can Spina Bifida cause learning disability?
Spina Bifida is often accompanied by hydrocephalus, or "water on the brain," which can cause learning disabilities. But not all children with Spina Bifida have hydrocephalus and therefore not all of them will have learning disabilities. Early intervention is vital.
Should a woman born with Spina Bifida ever conceive a child?
Yes. Spina Bifida does not effect the reproductive system. If the man can get an erection, he can have children, unless he has a reproductive problem unrelated to Spina Bifida, such as too low of a sperm count.
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".
