Personal Injury Law

What Causes Cerebral Palsy?

By Wayne Parsons

The first question is what are the factors that raise the risk of cerebral palsy (CP)?

1. Labor and delivery problems.

2. Premature baby.

2. Low birth weight - less that 5 lbs 7.5 oz.

3. Do not cry for 5 minutes after delivery.

4. Brain hemorrhage.

5. On a ventilator for more than 4 weeks.

6 Apgar scote of 0 to 3.

7. Breech birth.

8. Problems during pregnancy such as vaginal bleeding after the 6th month.

If you know a child who may be suufering from cerebral palsy check to see if any of these situations arose during delivery.

Full post as published by Honolulu Personal Injury Lawyer on July 07, 2008 (boomark / email).