Newborn with prominent sacral dimple... MTHFR?

MrsHutch · 04-06-2016, 10:51 AM

I just realized that Baby C has a really deep sacral dimple and not quite a mongolian spot from what I can tell, but his lower back around the dimple has a lot of really dark hair.

I'm familiar with MTHFR because both Big J and I have it. But I don't know what to do with a newborn with it. I can't find a formula that doesn't have folic acid in it. Does it matter at this point that he gets a better form of folic acid? What else do I need to be looking out for or doing for him?

Aerynne · 04-06-2016, 11:10 AM

If you work with a specialist for yourself I would call that person and bring him in for an appointment as soon as possible to have him tested. They may make you one really quickly for a newborn suspected of having it.

Are there any advanced newborn screening tests you can order separately that will test for it? I know when I was pg with dd1 I was looking into a test you could order and take to the dr that screened for 52 different diseases- not sure if that was one of them.

I wonder if you can get a custom formula like they do for PKU.

They do have MTHFR-specific vitamins even for children- not sure about newborns but you could call the company https://www.vitabens.com/

mamacat · 04-06-2016, 11:20 AM

I dont know if this is doable or would be of help or not http://nourishingjoy.com/homemade-infant-formula/

HomeWithMyBabies · 04-06-2016, 01:01 PM

I wouldn't assume it was MTHFR specifically. We have a number of different midline defects here. I thought for sure we'd find MTHFR mutations but we found exactly zero in everyone checked so far.

greengirl19 · 04-06-2016, 01:10 PM

N has a pretty deep sacral dimple too

I was researching it a few weeks ago and trying to find connections to things but haven't put what I found into cohesive thoughts yet. So following for more info.

Soliloquy · 04-06-2016, 01:16 PM

I wouldn't do anything without consulting the practitioner you see as well as the baby's pediatrician.

Have baby's bio siblings been tested?

KarenBoo · 04-07-2016, 01:47 AM

OK, I know about MTHFR, but I had no idea that a sacral dimple was associated with that. Can you please educate me further? Monkey has a sacral dimple, and this thread was the first time I've heard it named. My midwives and her doctor all said it was "nothing to worry about."

Trixie · 04-10-2016, 11:59 AM

I have worked for Early Childhood Intervention. Sacral dimples, especially with hair tufts, is a warning sign for neural tube defects. If the whole area has darker hair that isn't so much of a worry, only if the tuft is only in the dimple. It really requires further evaluation by a physician to determine if it is benign or if it is caused by something.

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MrsHutch Rose Garden An Enneagram 7 type 1/2 ENTP Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Malawi! Posts: 6,295	Newborn with prominent sacral dimple... MTHFR? I just realized that Baby C has a really deep sacral dimple and not quite a mongolian spot from what I can tell, but his lower back around the dimple has a lot of really dark hair. I'm familiar with MTHFR because both Big J and I have it. But I don't know what to do with a newborn with it. I can't find a formula that doesn't have folic acid in it. Does it matter at this point that he gets a better form of folic acid? What else do I need to be looking out for or doing for him? __________________ Stacy here! Enjoying my Complementarian marriage to Mr. Hutch since May 20, 2006 Blessed Mama of Miss H (16), Mr Big J (15), Miss T (14), Mr Little J (11), & Mr A (7) Missing three I will meet in Heaven (Feb 2012), (Apr 2016) & (Jun 2020) "Exercise gives you endorphins. Endorphins make you happy. Happy people don't shoot their husbands, they just don't." -Legally Blonde

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Aerynne Rose Garden Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 27,359	Re: Newborn with prominent sacral dimple... MTHFR? If you work with a specialist for yourself I would call that person and bring him in for an appointment as soon as possible to have him tested. They may make you one really quickly for a newborn suspected of having it. Are there any advanced newborn screening tests you can order separately that will test for it? I know when I was pg with dd1 I was looking into a test you could order and take to the dr that screened for 52 different diseases- not sure if that was one of them. I wonder if you can get a custom formula like they do for PKU. They do have MTHFR-specific vitamins even for children- not sure about newborns but you could call the company https://www.vitabens.com/ __________________ Erin born of water and of the Spirit 4/96 married 5/02 Mama to: 2004 2007 2010 2012 2017 2019 Jan 2, 2024 And many I hope to hold in heaven one day

04-06-2016, 11:20 AM	#3
mamacat Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 26,473	Re: Newborn with prominent sacral dimple... MTHFR? I dont know if this is doable or would be of help or not http://nourishingjoy.com/homemade-infant-formula/ __________________ ~Catherine~ Mama to 5: C W C J S And Grandma to 3: A ,K and baby C

04-06-2016, 01:01 PM	#4
HomeWithMyBabies Rose Garden Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 24,062	Re: Newborn with prominent sacral dimple... MTHFR? I wouldn't assume it was MTHFR specifically. We have a number of different midline defects here. I thought for sure we'd find MTHFR mutations but we found exactly zero in everyone checked so far.

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greengirl19 Rose Trellis For G Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: close but not close enough to the beach Posts: 2,806	Re: Newborn with prominent sacral dimple... MTHFR? N has a pretty deep sacral dimple too I was researching it a few weeks ago and trying to find connections to things but haven't put what I found into cohesive thoughts yet. So following for more info. __________________ Wife to V since 5/19/07 my hard workin man Mom to G since 8/10/09 my crazy 10 yo Z since 9/10/13 my wild thing 6 yo Surprise! N born 2/8/16 terrific 4 yo my help comes from the Lord above

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Soliloquy Rose Garden Why climb a mountain? Because it's there! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Selkirk Mountains Posts: 52,860	Re: Newborn with prominent sacral dimple... MTHFR? I wouldn't do anything without consulting the practitioner you see as well as the baby's pediatrician. Have baby's bio siblings been tested?

04-07-2016, 01:47 AM	#7
KarenBoo Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: central FL Posts: 6,022	Re: Newborn with prominent sacral dimple... MTHFR? OK, I know about MTHFR, but I had no idea that a sacral dimple was associated with that. Can you please educate me further? Monkey has a sacral dimple, and this thread was the first time I've heard it named. My midwives and her doctor all said it was "nothing to worry about." __________________ Married to DH for 29 years! Mama to very sweet DD1 "Kitten" 5/03 and our very sweet DD2 "Monkey" 1/08 crunchy, homeschooling, and focused on healing with diet, homeopathy, and QRI cold laser reflex integration

04-10-2016, 11:59 AM	#8
Trixie Rose Blossom Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Texas! Posts: 127	Re: Newborn with prominent sacral dimple... MTHFR? I have worked for Early Childhood Intervention. Sacral dimples, especially with hair tufts, is a warning sign for neural tube defects. If the whole area has darker hair that isn't so much of a worry, only if the tuft is only in the dimple. It really requires further evaluation by a physician to determine if it is benign or if it is caused by something.

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