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maternal and child health are located in every local government area in victoria, which are jointly funded by state and local governments and usually managed by local government.

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the victorian government provides a range of maternity services for victorian women.

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medicare is australias universal health insurance scheme that provides free or subsidised treatment for all australians through the public health system.

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exposure to excessive heat early in pregnancy may increase the risk os spina bifida. If the physical environment is excessively hot, the risk may be increased. having access to saunas and spas may increase the chance of them being used, although choosing to use these resources is a behavioural
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the use pf saunas and spas exposes the pregnant woman to a hot environment and increases body temperature. excess heat during early pregnancy has been shown to increase, the risk of spina bifida.

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certain genetic conditions can increase the risk of developing spina bifida including trisomy 13 and trisomy 18. trisomy 13 is a condition in which there are three copies of the 13th chromosome instead of the usual two. in trisomy 18, there there are three copies of the 18th chromosome. these conditions are rare and contribute to a range of development issues in addition to an increased risk of spina bifida.

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treatment consists of surgery. when treatment is necessary, its carried out through surgery to close the defect. Other treatments focus on managing complications. surgery - Colostony, spinal surgery, spinal fusion, suprapublic cytstostony and caesarean section.

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-The recommended does of folate,taken daily one month before conception and during the first three months of pregnancy, will greatly reduce your chances of having a child with a neural tube defect.
-Spina Bifida is latin for 'split spin

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How does spina bifida effect pregnant women and unborn babies

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How does spina bifida effect pregnant women and unborn babies

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The effect of Spina Bifida on the babies is that treatment can help, but this condition can't be cured.

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because of this abnormality, the growing embryo does not develop normally and the spinal cord and nerves are exposed on the surface of the back, instead of being inside a canal of bone surrounded by muscle. this means that the final cord and nerves can be easily damaged.

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What is it?
Spina Bifida is a birth defect in which a developing baby's spinal cord fails to develop properly. In spina bifida, some vertebrae of the spine aren’t closed, leaving the spinal cord nerves exposed and damaged.