spina bifida

Question 1

Conditions from Spina Bifida

Answer 1

• breathing problems, choking and blue spells
  -difficulty with bowel and bladder function
  paralysis in lower extremities that may interfere with child’s ability to walk or may be wheelchair dependent

Question 2

What’s spina bifida?

Answer 2

It is a neural tube defect. when a baby’s spine and spinal cord does not develop properly in the womb, causing a gap in the spine.

Question 3

folate

Answer 3

Required for the formation of red blood cells, which transport oxygen
around the body.

assists with DNA synthesis, cell growth and the development of the nervous system of the
foetus.

Question 4

Folate and spina bifida

Answer 4

Adequate folate consumption before and during pregnancy reduces the risk of neural tube defects in the
baby.

Question 5

three characteristics of spina bifida

Answer 5

occurs week 3 and four of pregnancy, abnormalities in development, leads to varying degrees of physical and neurological impairements