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What is the cause of neural tube defect is any factor related to parents will affect this defect?
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Research studies have found that getting enough folic (pronounced FOH-lik) acid (also known as folate or vitamin B9) before and during pregnancy can greatly reduce the risk of spina bifida and other neural tube defects.
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