Anencephaly Definition, Causes & More
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4. Who’s at Risk for Anencephaly?
If a baby is born with anencephaly or a less fatal neural tube defect, such as spina bifida, chances are much higher that the next baby will have anencephaly. Parents who are concerned about their risks of having a second baby with anencephaly or another neural tube defect should speak with a genetic counselor for the best options and information.4‘Anencephaly.’ Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment for Newborns | St. Louis Childrens Hospital, www.stlouischildrens.org/conditions-treatments/anencephaly.
Babies born to parents with diabetes or who are taking opioids, prescribed or not, and some anti-seizure medications may be at higher risk.5‘Anencephaly: Neural Tube Defect, Birth Defect, Causes, Prevention.’ Cleveland Clinic, my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/15032-anencephaly.
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