My wife had to mtp of 5 months as our child had spinal bifida. This was in march '19. Now we are planning another child and we got a torch panel test done. All else is fine in the report however herpes simplex virus 1+2 igm came as 2.0. And my wife has not physical symptoms. The gynecologist said that we can go ahead and plan a kid. However I wanted to take a second opinion here. Pls help.

Dr. Rahul GuptaSexologist11yrs exp

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Hello- Spina bifida is a congenital problem , present before birth, and it is caused by the incomplete closing of the embryonic neural tube. It is a neural tube defect. Research studies indicate that insufficient intake of folic acid and a common B vitamin in the mother's diet is a key factor in causing spina bifida and other neural tube defects. So better start supplementing these both to the mother and to your self before going for the next pregnancy. You should consume it at least 60 days prior to conception. 

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