The Effects Of Spina Bifida On Teenage Mothers

baby is born, the doctors can start the treatment. The baby might need a caregiver to teach its family know how to exercise the baby's legs. The baby will need regular therapy. Activities for babies with Spina Bifida are to play with toys, go to parks, participate in programs, and exercise. Folate (folic acid) is a B-group vitamin. It is recommended to take it daily one month before conception and the first three months of pregnancy to prevent neural tube defects. Since the neural tube closes around 30 days after conception, genetic problems, infection, drug consumption or exposure to chemicals may lead to brain and spinal cord being affected. Teenage mothers are more likely to have a child with Spina Bifida. The first born child is
most likely to be born with Spina Bifida and the number of miscarriages may also lead to Spina Bifida. About one in 1,000 live births in the United States are born with Spina Bifida. About 95 percent of families have no history of Spina Bifida. There is a large percentage of children that are born with Spina Bifida and also Hydrocephalus. Hydrocephalus is when fluid builds up in the brain. It is controlled by a procedure called “shunting.” There is no cure for Spina Bifida but there is treatment. Treatment includes surgery, mobility aids, diets, bladder surgery, etc. Spina Bifida is lifelong. Based on your baby's age, overall health, and medical history, and the type of Spina Bifida, specific treatment will be determined by the doctor.