Hello
Do u people know anything about neural tube defect.
Please respond
Am desperately in need of information abt that as I lost my first baby due to this.
anybody having similar experience
Please help me
An unlucky mother
me replied. dr vidyamani is the best in bangalore 08026561724 she is also interested in preconceptional care so please go to her one year before planning your next preganncy also if you are already pregnant . i have had 2 miscarraiges and i found her to be the best she is patient also her diagnosis is good me replied. dr vidyamani is the best in bangalore 08026561724 she is also interested in preconceptional care so please go to her one year before planning your next preganncy also if you are already pregnant . i have had 2 miscarraiges and i found her to be the best she is patient also her diagnosis is good K.Radha replied. Hey There,

PLS Dont think of yourself as an unlucky mother... You had a lovely baby and as much as I am sorry you lost ur child please remember how happy you felt when you first found out you were pregnant. I think the best way to get through things like this is to remember the good things... I found a few statistics about the chances of a recurrance of NTD...
*3 percent if you had a child with a NTD.
*2 percent if you had an aunt or uncle with a NTD.
*about 0.5 percent if your cousin had a NTD.
Are there any other cases in yours or your husbands family history? 3% might sound like alot but I can help but think that 97% chance of it never happening is pretty good. My baby died from a cord accident and my chances are the same and I keep on thinking about that 97% because I know just how scary that 3% sounds. All I can say is please be positive and remember to take folate... I hope & pray that your next pregnancy produces a very happy and healthy child.
Love kate friend replied. if you are based in india, it is very easy to get 5 mg folate even without prescription. but do check with doc if it is ok. friend replied. 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 knew the reason for your loss. you can do something about it.

hope you will soon have a bundle of joy. K.Radha replied. Hi There,

Welcome to this forum. I'd like to tell you how sorry I am to hear that you lost your child. I don't know what it must have been like to you to loose your very first child but I have an understanding of your loss. I think everyone here would want to tell you the same.

From what I know of NTD it is a defect in the development of the babies brain or spine... It can be prevented by the introduction of extra folate in your diet. has your doctor talked with you about your chances & prevention of this happening again?

You need to take folate before you're pregnant & during your pregnancy. You need about .4mg before pregnancy and .8mg while you're pregnant. A good way to get this is through eating dark leafy veges, dried beans & peas.

You can get folate enriched cereals also. The easiest way to ensure you're getting enough is to simply take a suppliment containing folic acid. All the best sweety and I hope that you're soon pregnant with a healthy baby.

Love Kate