There are four main types of Cerebral Palsy and Spastic is the most common, making up for at least 70% of all CP diagnoses. This type is mainly characterized by muscle stiffness, tightness, and poor coordination. However, Spastic Cerebral Palsy… Read More
Archive for the ‘Birth Injury’ Category
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What You Need to Know About Athetoid Cerebral Palsy
There are four main types of Cerebral Palsy, with Spastic being the most common and Ataxic being very rare. The other type is Athetoid (Dyskinetic) and the fourth is just any mixture of the three. This specific article will focus… Read More
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The Top Three Worst Birth Injuries
The last thing we want to encounter during childbirth is a birth injury, but it does happen sometimes. There are several different types of birth injuries that can occur during childbirth, but some are worse than others. Birth injuries can… Read More
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4 Common Causes of Erb’s Palsy
Erb’s Palsy, also known as Brachial Plexus Palsy, is a birth injury that occurs as a result of nerve damage around the shoulder area. Often times, it can be preventable and is a result of medical malpractice during a difficult… Read More
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The Dangers of Shoulder Dystocia
Though Shoulder Dystocia is rare, it is a birth injury that can cause significant damage to a child during childbirth. It occurs when either one of both of an infant’s shoulders get stuck in the mother’s pelvis. Majority of the… Read More
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Ataxic Cerebral Palsy: A Rare Condition
Of all four types of Cerebral Palsy, Ataxic is the most rare form. This type only affects 5-10% of all those diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy. Caused by damage to the Cerebellum, this type can lead to speech problems as well… Read More
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Birth Injuries: Infant Spinal Cord Damage
The delivery process is both exciting and stressful. When giving birth, there are always risks for complications. Unfortunately, there are a variety of birth injuries that can occur during and after a child is delivered. Here is what you need… Read More
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How Can Medical Malpractice Cause Cerebral Palsy?
Cerebral Palsy is a very serious medical condition that occurs when oxygen can not get to an infant’s brain during delivery. Though it can range from mild to severe, children that are diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy will be affected for… Read More
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The Pros and Cons of a Forceps vs. Vacuum Delivery
Childbirth is a beautiful process, but it also comes with a lot of risks and potential complications. Sometimes, a baby can get stuck inside of the birth canal which leads doctors to have to use more force in order to… Read More
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What You Need to Know About Birth Asphyxia
Birth injuries are always a risk during the labor and delivery process. Even the smallest of injuries can be very costly and cause pain to your baby. More serious conditions such as Cerebral Palsy can occur as a result of… Read More