What is Hydrocephalus and Spinabifida?
Hydrocephalus literally means water in the head in greek Everybody has some fluid /water called Cerebral Spinal Fluid (CSF) in the brain.
Types Of Hydrocephalus
Post infectious hydrocephalus, Non-post infections hydrocephalus
How to prevent Hydrocephalus and Spinabifida?
Management of hydrocephalus is done at different levels; Hospital management: Surgery (ETV, SHUNTS & reservoirs) Physiotherapy (exercise & physical stimulation) Home based management: Physiotherapy love and exposure Good nutrition. Looking out for danger signs of hydrocephalus. Keeping follow up appointments.
Hygiene
Keep baby in clean condition and wash your hands with soap before feeding/holding a baby. [neonate] in an attempt to prevent infections.
Early treatment
In case of a fever and or convulsions seek immediate help from the hospital .Research has shown that Folic acid intake reduces the risk of having a baby with spina bifida by 70% it’s an essential nutrient for early growth and development
Take note
Give birth in the hospital not at home or small village clinics, and avoid use of old razor blades to divide umbilical cord as its a source of infections [germs].
Research
Research has shown that Folic acid intake reduces the risk of having a baby with spina bifida by 70% it’s an essential nutrient for early growth and development.