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Preventions
How can Spina Bifida be prevented ?
Recent studies have shown that one factor that increases the risk of having an NTD( Neural Tube Defect )in a baby is low folic acid status before conception and during the first few weeks of pregnancy.Consume 400 micrograms daily of the B vitamin folic acid, beginning before pregnancy, to reduce the risk of serious birth defects of the spinal cord and brain. The most reliable way to get enough folic acid is to take a multivitamin every day and eat a healthy diet, including foods rich in folic acid, like orange juice and citrus fruits, green leafy vegetables, whole grain products and fortified breakfast cereals. Obtain early and regular prenatal medical care. Abstain from all alcoholic beverages throughout pregnancy. Do not smoke during pregnancy. Do not use any drug, even over-the-counter medications, unless recommended by a doctor who knows you are pregnant.
Get Ultrasound done as this checks fetal growth, Placental location and looks for major birth defects.