Anencephaly is a dangerous condition that affects a baby, where he is born without some part of the brain and skull bones. The risk of a baby being born with this condition will increase if the mother is deficient in folic acid during pregnancy. Anencephaly is one of the abnormalities in the formation of fetal nerve tubes. This disease makes the baby's brain, skull, spine, or spinal cord not formed properly. It is very important to know how to reduce the risk of anencephaly, considering there are no treatment methods that can be used to save babies from this condition. Causes of Anencephaly The exact cause of anencephaly (anencephaly) is not known with certainty, but there are a number of factors that are thought to increase the risk of babies experiencing this condition, namely: Genetic disorders. Lack of certain nutrients, especially folic acid. Exposure to toxic substances from the environment, and drugs or food consumed by mothers during pregnancy. Born to mothers wh...