Prevention of Cerebral Palsy

  • Cerebral Palsy
    Cerebral Palsy is a birth-related disorder that affects the brain and nervous system. The nerve damage causes difficulties in the child’s movement, coordination, posture and ability to walk. It can also affect speech, cognitive ability, vision, and cause epilepsy.  
Submitted by PatientsEngage on 8 November 2015

In cases where the cause of cerebral palsy is unknown, nothing can be done to prevent it. However some cases relate to pregnancy complications and brain injuries.

Pregnancy Complications

Try and minimise these by ensuring appropriate prenatal care, trying to stay healthy during a pregnancy, avoid low birth weight, premature birth, 

Brain Injury

Try and ensure that the baby does not have head injuries at very early stages. 

Make sure you take the baby to a doctor after a fall 

Track the baby's development regularly and seek early intervention

 

 

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