What can be told clearly about congenital spina bifida is that it is not hereditary. It is a common congenital malformation in early pregnancy, embryonic development, the neural tube closure process is affected and part of the spinal canal is not completely closed, is a common congenital malformation, is one of the main causes of infant mortality and lifelong disability. It is a common congenital malformation and is one of the main causes of infant mortality and lifelong disability. It is mainly caused by pregnant women who do not take enough folic acid in the first and second trimesters of pregnancy, and the occurrence of spina bifida and neural tube deformities can be prevented by 95%-98% if folic acid is supplemented in a timely manner. Therefore, spina bifida is not hereditary.