In infants, the brain and spine are formed from the neural tube. Therefore, in case of any neural tube defects, it may result in poor brain development. It may be due to genetics or malnutrition from mother to fetus.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concerns after having a previous baby with spina bifida. If she had taken a Folic acid supplement, the levels now would be normal.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Are you pregnant already? Or planning for pregnancy? Phenytoin, especially in the first trimester (initial three months) of pregnancy, can affect the baby.
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