What is the risk of recurrence of anencephaly in subsequent pregnancy?: (A) 1%, (B) 2%, (C) 3%, (D) 4%
Answer is B. ns. is 'b' i.e., 2% Anencephalyo The incidence of anencephalv is 1 in 1000 pregnancies.o About 70% of anencephalic fetuses are females.o The risk of recurrence of anencephalv in subsequent pres nancy is 2%.o Folic acid supplementation has reduced the incidence of neural tube defects by 85%.o Folic acid supplementation is given beginning 1 month before conception to about to about 12 weeks of pregnancy. A dose of 4mg daily is recommended.