Really worried!!
(My pregnancy wasn't planned, so when I first found out we weren't really sure what to do. I began taking pregnacare vitamins from the day after I found out (about 4 weeks). We went through lots of ups and downs and didn't plan to keep the baby. I sometimes kept taking my vitamins anyway - just incase we changed our minds but more than half the time I didn't bother - trying to completely ignore the fact I was pregnant and not get attached. I think at one point I went about a week without taking any, probably when I was about 7 or 8 weeks. Sometimes I drink lots of orange juice and have some fruit but my diet hasn't been that great.
Then I had a scan at 9 weeks as I had an infection and after seeing the baby, we both changed our minds and decided to keep it.
Now I'm really worried about the possibility of spina bifida. I've reeady that taking folic acid cuts your chances by up to 70%. I don't know anyone else who has been pregnant and not took folic acid in those important few weeks.
Then I had a scan at 9 weeks as I had an infection and after seeing the baby, we both changed our minds and decided to keep it.
Now I'm really worried about the possibility of spina bifida. I've reeady that taking folic acid cuts your chances by up to 70%. I don't know anyone else who has been pregnant and not took folic acid in those important few weeks.
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I'm sure the chances are still quite slim- look at how often you hear of people finding out really late or even when ther about to give birth.
As I say try not to worry
Spina bifida is extremely rare whether you take folic acid or not, so I wouldn't worry. I forgot to take mine sometimes too and I haven't got a brilliant diet, but I'm not too worried. Hope all's well in your pregnancy. xxxxx
I really wouldn't worry about it (easier said than done I know) - you have decided to keep the baby so now you can make the effort to eat more healthily (I really should take my own advice!!).
Good luck with the rest of your pregnancy x
Thanks again.
Cheese. xx