this is a defect in the spinal cord and spine which comes under the condition of Spina bifida which is treatable. The standard treatment is a surgical repair.it aims to prevent further damage to the nervous tissue and prevent infections.
Studies recommend taking folic acid before a planned pregnancy to prevent ☺neural tube defects
Before & During! But if you're taking prenatal vitamins than there is already folic acid in them.
This is one of the more advanced stages though called myelomeningocele, pretty dangerous unlike the regular spina bifida which does not have symptoms