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Cerebral palsy, a neurological disorder that effects body movement and muscle coordination, is typically caused by birth complications or fetal damage. But in some cases, it can be contracted after birth by a traumatic injury.
Cerebral Palsy
For every 1,000 children born in the United States, two or three will have cerebral palsy. This equates to 10,000 babies born with CP a year.
Cause
Cerebral palsy is usually caused by birth complications such as a lack of oxygen during birth. Typically, CP is diagnosed within the first couple years of a child's life.
CP Risk Factors
CP risk factors include mothers who are mentally challenged and mothers who suffer from seizures. Underweight babies are also more vulnerable to cerebral palsy.
Vulnerable Fetus
Damage to the fetus, which can be caused by the likes of infections, fever and fetal stroke, can lead to cerebral palsy. The fetus is most vulnerable during the first 20 weeks of pregnancy.
After-Birth Development
In rare cases, CP develops after birth. Child abuse and motor vehicle accidents can leave a child at risk for cerebral palsy.
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