Posted on June 4th, 2018 by Elizabeth
Cerebral palsy is a devastating and irreversible birth injury that affects the brain, but the name for the disease itself is an umbrella term. There are many types of CP that vary in severity and symptoms and affect children in different ways, some more significantly than others. In all cases of cerebral palsy though, the […]
Posted on May 15th, 2018 by Gerald Thurswell
Is Your Child Showing Warning Signs of Cerebral Palsy? Parents look forward to major milestones for their babies: the first smile, first word, first step. Sadly, some parents don’t have the pleasure of celebrating these achievements, and many of them don’t know why. If your child is not developing appropriately for their age range, they […]
Posted on May 9th, 2018 by Gerald Thurswell
Your Child Was Diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy: Now What? A cerebral palsy diagnosis is a lifetime condition and there is no cure. However, cerebral palsy can be prevented. This problem often occurs because of medical negligence or birth injury. A poorly timed C-section, inadequate prenatal care, distraction – any of these situations can lead to […]
Posted on April 7th, 2018 by Gerald Thurswell
The Link Between C-Section Complication and Cerebral Palsy Every expectant mother hopes for a safe delivery of their infant, free of complications. Unfortunately, things can wrong in the delivery room. A natural birth can become an emergency and, anytime an infant is delivered via cesarean section, the stakes go up. Too many newborns are affected […]
Posted on March 29th, 2018 by Gerald Thurswell
3 Life-Altering Mismanaged Pregnancy Infection Consequences During prenatal care, mothers-to-be are monitored carefully to ensure that they are in good health and that their baby is developing properly. Potential conditions and infections are tested for throughout pregnancy, but if a problem is overlooked, it could be life-changing for mother and baby. At worst, mismanaged pregnancy […]
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