Risk+factors

=**Risk Factors:**=


 * ** Race- It's more common with whites and hispanics family history of neural tube defects. If you had a baby before with this defect than there is a higher chance of having another baby with the same thing. **
 * ** Medication- Any anti-seizure medicines can help cause this defect. (such as valproic acid) **
 * ** Diabetes- People who don't control their blood sugar have a higher risk. **
 * ** Obesity- Pre-pregnancy is associated with increased risk. **
 * ** If you have had spina bifida yourself **