What are NTDs?
**NTDs or Neural tube defects are birth defects of the brain, spine, or spinal cord. They happen in the first month of pregnancy, often before a woman is aware she’s pregnant.
The two most common neural tube defects are Spina Bifida and Anencephaly. In Spina Bifida, the foetal spinal column doesn’t close completely. There is no cure for neural tube defects.
**US National Library of Health
About Spina Bifida
Spina Bifida is a condition which affects about one in every 1000 children born per year in Ireland. Ireland has one of the highest incidences of spina bifida births in the world.
Spina Bifida is the most common neural tube defect (NTD) which causes incomplete development of the spinal cord in the womb.
Translated, it literally means ‘split spine’. The spine is made up of separate bones called vertebrae which normally cover and protect the spinal cord. With Spina Bifida, one or more of these vertebrae are not completely formed. Instead, they are split and the spinal cord and its coverings usually protrude through a sac-like bulge on the back, covered with a thin membrane.
How can I prevent NTDs?
Currently it’s not possible to completely prevent NTDs occurring. However, studies have shown that over 70% of first time neural tube defects such as Spina Bifida can be prevented by taking 0.4mg of folic acid.
Why take Clonfolic?
- Studies have shown over 70% of first time NTDs1, such as Spina Bifida can be prevented by taking 0.4mg of folic acid daily
- Almost 50% of pregnancies are unplanned
- It’s important to take 0.4 mg of folic acid every day for at least 14 weeks before you become pregnant and continue taking it for at least the first 12 weeks of pregnancy
- It’s important to take 0.4 mg of folic acid every day for at least 14 weeks before you become pregnant and continue taking it for at least the first 12 weeks of pregnancy
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