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Neural tube defects (NTD’s)

Neural tube defects (NTD’s). anencephaly. Neural tube doesn’t form right, and the baby’s brain or spine is damaged. Happens within the first few weeks of pregnancy often before a woman knows that she is pregnant. Can cause lifelong disability or death.

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Neural tube defects (NTD’s)

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  1. Neural tube defects (NTD’s) anencephaly Neural tube doesn’t form right, and the baby’s brain or spine is damaged. Happens within the first few weeks of pregnancy often before a woman knows that she is pregnant. Can cause lifelong disability or death. Many NTDs (up to 70%) can be prevented by getting enough Vitamin B9 (folic acid) every day, starting before a woman gets pregnant. spina bifida http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/Folicacid/images/spina_bifidaNEW.jpg

  2. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) Complications may include: • Abnormal heart structure • Behavior problems • Infant death • Mental retardation • Problems in the structure of the head, eyes, nose, or mouth • Poor growth before birth • Slow growth and poor coordination after birth

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