Our daughter, whom we named Lottie, had anencephaly — a fatal condition where her brain and skull had not and would not develop. There was no hope for her survival. I was given two options ...

Currently, there is no law addressing instances when an adverse outcome is probable but cannot be confirmed before delivery. Hence, stricter abortion laws are expected to not only increase inevitable ...

Only 13% survive until their first birthday. Anencephaly, a birth defect that affects the development of the skull and brain, results in either stillbirth or death within the first weeks of life.

A healthy diet is key to living a long and healthy life, but proper nutrition becomes even more important during pregnancy. After all, you're growing a whole new human being inside of you.

Neural tube defects mostly often include the lower midline defects, spina bifida aperta and myelomeningocele and rarely anencephaly. CBZ: Carbamazepine; VPA: Valproic acid; VSD: Ventricular septal ...

“The role of folic acid in helping reduce the chance of babies being born with conditions such as spina bifida and anencephaly when taken before conceiving, was not proven until 1991, and more ...

Recurrent miscarriage or fetal loss syndrome (also known as fetal wastage syndrome) is characterized by recurrent spontaneous abortion. There are many syndromes associated with recurrent fetal ...

Folate is found in many foods including dark leafy greens, beans, beef liver, and fruits like oranges, according to ...