Cerebral Palsy in Children Preventable

According to researchers, cerebral palsy is a birth injury that can almost always be prevented.

Cerebral palsy is caused when an infant experiences brain injuries during pregnancy, childbirth, or shortly after being born.

Causes of Cerebral Palsy

Reports show that most of the brain injuries that cause cerebral palsy can be prevented when doctors properly monitor the mother and fetus during a pregnancy.

Doctors should always be aware of the conditions and circumstances that could eventually lead to brain injuries during childbirth.

Some typical causes of birth brain injury include:

Infection in the mother or child at the time of pregnancy
Lack of oxygen
Kidney and urinary tract infections in mother
Failure of doctors to properly respond to fetal distress
Failure of doctors to treat infant seizures

Caring for a Child with CP

Those who are living with cerebral palsy require special medical care and treatment throughout their lives.

Although the physical and emotional impairment typically varies, children with cerebral palsy usually require:

Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Speech Therapy

(Source: 24-7 Press Release)

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