Can a mother who consumes enough Folic Acid still have a baby with Spina Bifida?

Question

Also is the disease genetic?

Answer 1

Yes.  Folic acid can help lower the chance to have a child with spina bifida, but it does not completely eliminate the chance.  Taking 0.4 milligrams of folic acid (the typical dose in a prenatal vitamin or women's multivitamin) for at least one month before conception and the first 3 months after conception can lower the chance of spina bifida by 50-70%.  Most cases of spina bifida are caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors.  Couples who have had one child with spina bifida have about a 4% of having another child with spina bifida.  Women who have had a child with spina bifida should take a higher dose of folic acid (4 milligrams) before conceiving another pregnancy and during the first few months of pregnancy.

Answer 2

Anything is possible if you believe in yourself.

Answer 3

im sure its possible...hopefully not though...

Answer 4

I took my folic acid religiously and our 2nd child still has a dimple on her spine (the mildest form of spina bifida)

The doctors say she is fine for now, but it could well affect her in adulthood.

I don't think it is genetic, but I could be wrong.