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Name: friend

hello,

my mother had me first, a fullterm baby with NTD and then my brother. this was in the 70's when not enough was known about NTD. my brother with NTD passed away the same day that he was born. but my brother after that is just fine.

although the recommended level for women is 0.4 mg, i know that docs will prescribe upto 4-5 mg for someone at risk. i don't know where you are located. can you consult a high risk OB or perinatalogist for a second opinion? they will sometimes run tests to check for methionine and related blood levels to get a better picture.

i wish you the best. i have experienced what you are going through. but the one thing which is your favor is that you know the reason for your loss. you can do something about it.

if you are in india, it is very easy to get 5 mg folate without even a prescription. but better to check with doc before you do that.

hope you will soon have a bundle of joy.

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