My child was born with subtle spina bifida last year. She dies after 3 months. Doctor suggests my wife to take folic acid for 3 months before planning for next child. She has been taking the folic acid from last 3 months, can we go for another baby or any test is required?

Yes you can go ahead and plan your next baby. But some genetic conditions also can cause which cannot be prevented by folic acid. So good antenatal screening is required.  

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Preeti SinghPediatrician12yrs exp

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Taking folic acid reduces the risk of spinabifida. You can plan another baby and ensure your wife continues to have folic acid in her first trimester as well. Apart from that get the antenatal ultrasound done by a fetal medicine specialist for any early detection of any congenital anomalies.  

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Dr. Deepak RuhlanPediatrician3yrs exp

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You can go for another baby. No test is required now but you need some more tests during pregnancy. So always be in touch with your doctor.  

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