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What can I do to reduce my risk of having a child with Spina Bifida?

April 26, 2017bifida child reduce risk spina

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What can I do to reduce my risk of having a child with Spina Bifida?

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Taking the B-vitamin folic acid every day can help reduce your chances of having a child with Spina Bifida; however it is not a guarantee. Many things can affect a baby, including your family genes and things you may come in contact with during pregnancy. Taking folic acid every day reduces the risk of Spina Bifida and other neural tube defects.