United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) is a non-profit that serves those with disabilities. They have many affiliate groups across the U.S. and Canada.  UCP was founded in 1949 by parents of children with the motor disorder cerebral palsy. Over the years, UCP has raised awareness about the needs of individuals with cerebral palsy, as well as...

The topographical classification of cerebral palsy (CP) is used to describe the body parts that are affected by the condition. Doctors commonly use this terminology to diagnose and explain where motor difficulties take place on the body.  Key terms Each topographical classification includes a prefix that shows the number of areas affected, and a suffix...

Nervous system conditions that affect an individual’s movements are called “motor disorders.” They can result in increased voluntary or involuntary movements, as well as faster or slower movements (1). Many motor disorders can have similar signs and symptoms, even though they are caused by different underlying conditions or diseases. Cerebral palsy (CP) is a movement...

In talking to potential clients, we’ve noticed a few common misperceptions people have about birth injuries and medical malpractice lawsuits. On this page, we attempt to clear some of those up. If you have any questions about birth injuries, our firm, or the legal process, please feel free to contact us at any time! Misperception #1:...

Introduction Worldwide, there are about 2.6 million stillbirths each year (1), 24,000 of which occur in the U.S. (2). Our rate of stillbirth is higher than that of many other developed nations. For example, it is more than double the rate in Iceland (3). This regional variation in stillbirths demonstrates that many of these deaths...

Si el líquido amniótico comienza a gotear durante el embarazo, esto puede ser motivo de preocupación. Sigue leyendo para obtener más información sobre el propósito del líquido amniótico, los niveles normales en varias etapas del embarazo y lo que pueden indicar el goteo. ¿Qué es el líquido amniótico? Durante el embarazo, el bebé flota en...

La Declaración de Derechos del Paciente es un documento que proporciona a los pacientes información sobre cómo pueden esperar ser tratados de manera razonable durante su estadía en un hospital. Estos documentos, en casi todos los casos, no son legalmente vinculantes. Simplemente proveen metas y expectativas para el tratamiento del paciente. La Declaración de Derechos...

Las convulsiones neonatales pueden ser muy difíciles de reconocer. Esta página contiene información general sobre las convulsiones, pero no debe utilizarse como herramienta de diagnóstico. Además, no podemos proporcionar asesoramiento médico. No somos médicos, y nuestro servicio de chat en vivo no debe utilizarse para emergencias médicas. Si cree que su hijo está teniendo o...