Myelomeningocele (Cont.)

Spina Bifida Information

Myelomeningocele Prevention

Recent studies have shown that folic acid may significantly reduce the incidence of myelomeningocele. Therefore, it is recommended that all women of childbearing age consume 0.4 mg of folic acid daily.

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