Neural tube malformation is the most serious congenital malformation that endangers human health. Its manifestations include anencephaly, cerebral edema and spina bifida. China is a country with a high incidence of neural tube defects. Almost 3 out of every 1,000 babies born have this disease.
Why do neural tube defects occur? The main reason is lack of vitamins in early pregnancy, especially the lack of a vitamin called folic acid; another reason is taking drugs that affect or inhibit the absorption of folic acid, such as some anti-tumor drugs.
In order to avoid placental abruption, spontaneous abortion, preeclampsia, fetal dysplasia, low birth weight and other diseases, it is recommended that mothers take 0.4 mg per day for 3 months before and after pregnancy. Folic acid
This article is provided by Baidu Reading and is excerpted from \”Pregnancy Can Be Simple\” Author: Feifei Mom