“Neural Tube Defects Explained | Causes, Symptoms & Nutrition-Based Prevention”

Описание: “Did you know that one tiny nutrient can protect your baby from serious birth defects?” 💊

In this video, we dive deep into the science of Neural Tube Defects (NTDs) — conditions that affect a baby’s brain and spinal cord during early pregnancy — and how the right nutrition, especially folic acid, can help prevent them.

You’ll learn:
🧬 What are Neural Tube Defects (Spina Bifida, Anencephaly, Encephalocele)
⚠️ Causes and risk factors – from folate deficiency to genetics
🧠 How the neural tube forms and closes in early pregnancy
🍽️ Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) for NTD prevention
🥦 Foods rich in folate and vitamin B12
💊 Supplements and precautions every woman should know before conception
❤️ How lifestyle, medication, and maternal health affect fetal brain development

This video is based on the latest evidence from:
📘 Understanding Nutrition by Whitney & Rolfes (16th Edition)
📗 WHO Guidelines (2015): Folate & Neural Tube Defects Prevention
📙 CDC Recommendations for Women of Reproductive Age
📒 NIH – Office of Dietary Supplements (Folate & Pregnancy Factsheet)

🎯 Perfect for:

Women planning pregnancy

Medical and nutrition students

Healthcare educators

Anyone interested in maternal and fetal health

✨ Remember: A healthy pregnancy begins before conception. Start early, eat smart, and protect your baby’s brain naturally.

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