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8. How Likely is Another Occurrence?

If a woman has had one baby with anencephaly, her risk of having another with this condition or another neural tube defect increases by four to ten percent. Having two or more babies affected by anencephaly increases the risk of having another by 10 to 13 percent. Couples who have had a child or family history of neural tube defects can consult a genetic counselor to discuss the risk to any future children.

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