Can you imagine being born without a brain as a baby? This article will tell you all about anencephaly.
WHAT IS ANENCEPHALY?
Anencephaly is a medical condition in which a newborn baby’s brain has not been fully developed.
HOW COMMON IS ANENCEPHALY?
Anencephaly is more common in girls, but can also happen to boys.
WHAT ARE THE COMPLICATIONS OF ANENCEPHALY?
Anencephaly is fatal. Most babies will end up dying after it. The pregnancy will end up in miscarriage. Babies born with this condition will die within a few hours, days, or even weeks. Babies born with anencephaly will normally be blind, deaf, unconscious, and unable to feel pain. They will also be unable to do basic things, such as moving from place to place.
HOW DOES A BABY WITH ANENCEPHALY LOOK LIKE?
Summary: Anencephaly is a serious birth defect in which a newborn baby’s brain is not fully developed. It is life threatening and many babies die quickly, thus leading to the pregnancy being miscarriage.
