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Chances of a woman with spina bifida having a baby with spina bifida?
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Depends on genetics: The epidemiology of this is different depending on your race and culture and where you live. So it is mostly genetic and also dependent on if you have Folic Acid deficiency in your diet.
Answered 6/25/2014
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Spina bifida: A woman who has spina bifida has a 1 - 5% risk of having a baby with spina bifida. Taking Folic Acid at higher than usual amounts for at least two months prior to conception will decrease the risk of having a baby with spina bifida.
Answered 6/25/2014
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