Neural Tube Defects

Neural tube defects (NTDs) are a type of birth defect caused by the incomplete closure of the neural tube. They can range from almost no symptoms to severely disabling effects. This is an overview of the three main types of NTDs.

Neural tube defects affect unborn children, but can this can be prevented with folic acid?

The two most common birth defects affecting the brain and spinal cord are spina bifida and anencephaly. They are neural tube defects that can be prevented with daily intake of folic acid.