Nigerian woman Enitan Akande opens up about the tragic loss of her son to a brain tumor, attributing it to her failure to adhere to medication during pregnancy. She shared her heartbreaking story on Monday, April 8, 2024, following advice from Dr. Sina urging women planning future pregnancies to take daily Folic acid tablets.
Enitan expressed deep grief and self-blame, lamenting that her neglect of routine medication led to her son's condition, emphasizing that consistent medication could have prevented the tumor. She wrote, "Lost this my handsome son because I don’t like taking my routine drugs, I take it once in a while, just hate taking drugs. He had a brain tumor. Now I blame myself for it."
Dr. Aina underscored the importance of Folic acid intake for preventing neural tube defects in babies, urging women to start taking the supplement daily even before pregnancy. He highlighted the risks associated with low Folic acid levels, including brain and spinal cord abnormalities, stressing the affordability and critical role of Folic acid in fetal development.
He further emphasized, "Every woman irrespective of her age who wants to get pregnant in the future should start taking Folic acid tablets every day. Folic acid is necessary for the development of the Brain & spinal cord of babies. Don’t wait till you get Pregnant. Start today."
Dr. Aina urged readers to spread awareness, emphasizing the importance of early Folic acid supplementation in prenatal care to mitigate the risk of birth defects.
