Neural Tube Defect – Emotional impact on Parents

Neural Tube Defect, such as Spina Bifida, is the second most common birth defect in the world. This article gives a comprehensive overview of NTDs and the emotional impact on parents. Neural Tube Defect Emotional impact on parents upon the diagnosis during pregnancy & beyond Neural Tube defect (NTD) is a type of birth defects. NTDs develops when the baby’s neural tube does not close completely during early stages of pregnancy. This is the second most common birth defect after the congenital heart defects. About 300,000 babies are diagnosed with NTDs each year. (Ref) With the help of global public...

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