A variety of factors can cause cerebral palsy in newborns—from genetics, to maternal infections, to birth injuries. About 10,000 babies are born in the United States per year with some form of this condition. It can vary dramatically not only… Read More
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Types of Cerebral Palsy
Diagnosing cerebral palsy in children poses a couple of unique challenges. This is due to a variety of factors, not the least of which is that it can take many different forms. Not only can it vary dramatically in terms… Read More
How Cerebral Palsy Affects the Brain
Cerebral palsy, or CP, is among the most commonly occurring forms of birth injury. Typically, a child with cerebral palsy receives a diagnosis before reaching their teenage years. As a parent, it can be distressing to learn that your child… Read More
Signs Of an Undiagnosed Birth Injury
Many people are under the impression that, if their child sustained a birth injury, it would be apparent shortly after childbirth. While it is true that many birth injuries are recognized before the newborn even leaves the hospital, this is… Read More
The Four Most Common Birth Injuries
Birth injuries are surprisingly common. Did you know that approximately 30,000 babies are born per year in the United States with some form of birth injury? These injuries run the gamut in terms of severity and whether or not they… Read More
Misconceptions About Cerebral Palsy
In the United States, about 10,000 babies are born with cerebral palsy (or CP) per year. This disorder impacts the portion of the brain which controls motor function. As a result, children with cerebral palsy may struggle with various forms… Read More
Three Forms of Therapy for Cerebral Palsy
If your child has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy (CP), it can be challenging to cope with. You may feel devastated by the knowledge that your child has a condition for which there is no known cure. Perhaps the pain… Read More
How Birth Injuries Can Cause Cerebral Palsy
About 10,000 babies per year are born with cerebral palsy in the United States. Cerebral palsy, or CP, is the most commonly occurring motor disability among children. This disorder affects the portion of the brain that controls motor development and… Read More
Diagnosing Cerebral Palsy
Some of the most devastating birth injuries involve brain damage, and Cerebral Palsy is no exception. But if you are a new parent, it can be difficult to know what to do if you suspect that your baby could have… Read More
The Financial Effects of Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy is a known condition, but it’s still to some degree an irregularity for most. Everyone doesn’t comprehend the complexities of managing it or how it can shape a family’s life. With cerebral palsy, the child is not just… Read More