Iqraabout 1 year ago

causes of myelomeningocele

Healthcare providers and scientists don’t yet know the cause of myelomeningocele, but they believe it’s a complex combination of genetic, nutritional and environmental factors. In particular, low levels of folic acid in a person’s body before and during early pregnancy appear to play a part in this type of congenital condition. Folic acid (or folate) is important for the fetal development of the brain and spinal cord