Q: Which doctor should I consult for my unborn child, if myprevious baby is diagnosed of having a birth defect?
A: You can consult a genetic counselor.
Q: Is it possible to prevent neural tube defects?
A: Prenatal supplementation with 400 mcg folic acid helps in the development of a healthy baby and significantly reduces the risk of having a child with a neural tube defect.
Q: Can hypospadias be diagnosed before birth?
A: It is possible to diagnose hypospadias by fetal ultrasound. However, majority of the cases are diagnosed at birth.
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my daughter is suffering from spino bifida with shortning of leg probably no neurological symptoms and sign
My brother in law is handicap. On his birth, his feet were upside down. With the help of German technology His feet were operated and got better. But today he still can't walk nor talk and gets seizures also.
I praise him and admire his will power. May Allah bless all such children and provide them evrything in the hereafter...Ameen!
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