IF YOU'RE PREGNANT READ THIS
Hi I don't want to scare anybody but my friend has just had to terminate her pregnancy because a scan revealed her baby had spina bifida.
It was a very tough decision but the little thing had a big hole in its back and they said wouldn't live for very long past 5.
If you're not already doing so, please please PLEASE take folic acid. Just such a small thing can save a baby's life.
Folic acid, known as folate in its natural form, is one of the B-group of vitamins. Folate is found in small amounts in many foods. Good sources include broccoli, Brussels sprouts, asparagus, peas, chickpeas and brown rice.
Other useful sources include fortified breakfast cereals, some bread and some fruit (such as oranges and bananas).
It was a very tough decision but the little thing had a big hole in its back and they said wouldn't live for very long past 5.
If you're not already doing so, please please PLEASE take folic acid. Just such a small thing can save a baby's life.
Folic acid, known as folate in its natural form, is one of the B-group of vitamins. Folate is found in small amounts in many foods. Good sources include broccoli, Brussels sprouts, asparagus, peas, chickpeas and brown rice.
Other useful sources include fortified breakfast cereals, some bread and some fruit (such as oranges and bananas).
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So sad for your friend though anatoriac, she must be devestated havign tomake such a tough descision.
Also aimee, even if you havent taken your tablets regularly, im sure you've had some vegetables and fortified cereals which have contained folic acid. xxx
I didn't want to scare anybody. I didn't find out I was pregnant till I was about 8 weeks gone. I started taking folic acid as soon as I found out but the first 8 weeks I wasn't - also smoking and drinking cos I didn't know I was preggers (Max was unplanned). But he is fine.
I'm sure baby will be ok, it is quite rare affecting about 0.1% of the population worldwide.
Scans are exciting because you get to see baby but also scary in case they find anything wrong - everyone is always a bit anxious but try not to worry too much, sweetie I'm sure bab is fine xx
Let us know how the scan goes )
Do you know its definitely his?
I was 13 weeks by the time I found out and started taking folic acid then. As the other girls say, try not to worry aimee, its a recommendation and many people dont know they are expecting just like i didnt. I was also a smoker and had a lot of parties and girly drinking sessions during those 13 weeks so that did worry me at first but I stopped smoking straight away and have only had 1 glass of champagne since (at a wedding!).
Zo xxx
[Modified by: ZoZo27 on May 04, 2008 09:00 PM]