Posted on November 16th, 2018 by Elizabeth
When the developing brain is damaged or develops abnormally, it can cause cerebral palsy (CP). This irreversible condition affects a child’s ability to control his or her muscles. Scientists believe that cerebral palsy can have congenital causes or be the result of brain damage. Knowing whether your child’s CP was preventable or not is critical […]
Posted on November 12th, 2018 by Elizabeth
If a baby suffers a traumatic birth or has complications in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), he or she may suffer hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE). HIE is caused by the inadequate distribution of oxygen and limited blood flow to the baby’s brain at the time of birth or shortly thereafter. This serious problem can […]
Posted on November 5th, 2018 by Elizabeth
For many mothers, an epidural is a saving grace in the delivery room. When in the throes of labor, an epidural can reward an exhausted mother with greatly reduced pain and discomfort. If an epidural is not properly administered, however, the mother could suffer serious health complications, and her baby could suffer a life-altering birth […]
Posted on October 29th, 2018 by Elizabeth
In the second or third trimester of pregnancy, women can experience preeclampsia, a condition that involves dangerously high blood pressure. Preeclampsia is not only a threat to expectant mothers and their babies during the baby’s development. According to new research, this pregnancy complication can affect a woman later in life, decades after she has given […]
Posted on October 19th, 2018 by Elizabeth
Parents of children with cerebral palsy are no different than any other parent: They only want the best for their child. But parents of children with CP are different from other parents because they know their child faces a unique set of challenges. Athletes like Justin Gallegos show that while every person with cerebral palsy […]
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