pediatrics
Overview of Congenital Neurologic Anomalies
Prevention of Congenital Neurologic Anomalies
 had a fetus or infant with a neural tube defect are at high risk and should take Folate Deficiency ( All women of childbearing age whohave nothad a fetus or infant with a neural tube defect should consume at least 400 mcg/day of folate through diet or by taking a supplement (some experts recommend 800 mcg/day to further reduce risk) and continue doing so through the 1st trimester. Although folate supplementation reduces the risk of having a child with a neural tube defect, risk reduction is less than in women who previously had a fetus or infant with a neural tube defect (ie, risk reduction is<75%). 