I was born with Spina Bifida Occulta. If I have children, will they have it too?
My sister in law has spina bifada & she is on her 4th pregnancy with no reaccurance.
The risk of recurrence in those who have a first-degree relative (parent, sibling) is 5-10 times greater than that in the general population. The risk of having other forms of spina bifida, when a case of myelomeningocele has occurred already in the family, is probably higher than in the general population. However, the genetic risk of recurrence with symptomatic forms of spina bifida occulta is uncertain. Medical evaluations and genetic/pregnancy counseling should be done on a case-by-case basis with knowledgeable professionals. In all circumstances, all women of childbearing age should consume 0.4 milligrams of folic acid daily.
There is a very good chance you will pass that on to your children.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
I was born with Spina Bifida Occulta. If I have children, will they have it too?
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