TREATMENT AND PREVENTION

Now that you have learned about spina bifida, we would like you to learn about the different treatment options available. We are not responsible for the application of this information, but only wish to emphasise the importance of medical research in the field over the last twenty years.

Prevention of spina bifida occurs before conception. Preventive measures must thus be taken by women of childbearing age, who should consume an adequate daily intake of folic acid before they become pregnant if they wish to protect their unborn child. Please consult our section on our Prevention Campaign 2000-2003, which began in June