Victoria Jane -

You can have your daughter talk with her doctor and make sure she is
taking extra folic acid (most women seem to have it increased to 4
milligrams - there is usually 1 mg in the prenatal vitamin and then 3 to
4 extra milligrams are prescribed by a doctor).

Regarding the tests, I can only speak from my experience - after my baby
with anencephaly, I became pregnant again and was given an ultrasound at
11 or 12 weeks (I think it was called a Level II or a
nuchal-translucency ultrasound) - they were able to see the intact head
at that point, which ruled out anencephaly.

I will pray for you, your daughter and family - I hope all goes well
with this pregnancy.

Sabrina


victoria jane wrote:

>I have a 17 year old daughter of whom gave birth to a beautiful little
>girl last August,she had Anencephaly and passed on.This was a big loss
>to us all,most of all my daughter as she is still a child in my eyes
>herself.She has found out recently that she is pregnant again,i am so
>worried for her rushing into things so fast but all i can do is be
>there for her at this time.She is 6 weeks into her pregnancy,can
>anyone give me any advice to tests that may be taken early as i know
>that the chances of giving birth to another child with the same
>condition is higher.I just want to ease things as much as i can,due to
>her experience with the hospital she gave birth in was not good.Any
>help or advice would be great.thankyou in advance xx
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