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Have spina bifida with 2nd pregnancy 18 weeks & 1st was normal. Medicine- folic acid, calcium Want to consult with orthopaedics. What precautions needed & any suggestions. Thanks.
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Every lady who is pregnant should and must take tab Folic Acid to avoid Spinal defects like meningo myelocole and other defects connected with Spinal Dysraphism and defects of the spine of the foetus in the womb.
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