A: HIE (hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy) can cause children to have autistic-like features, which can lead to a diagnosis of autism. Studies show a correlation between HIE and autism. HIE may increase a child’s risk of having neurodevelopmental disorders like attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In this blog, we’ll break down the association between...
Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE)
Mismanagement of breech presentation caused a little boy to experience a lack of oxygen to his brain, which caused hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), seizures & cerebral palsy....
Some babies with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) may have other health issues relating to the failure or dysfunction of other organs, such as the kidneys, liver or intestines. Why is this? Babies who have been impacted by birth asphyxia sometimes demonstrate a reflex called the “mammalian diving reflex.” When oxygen supply is limited around the time...
Birth asphyxia occurs when a baby’s brain is deprived of oxygen shortly before, during, or after birth. This may be due to an interruption in the transportation of oxygenated blood from a mother to her unborn baby, an issue with blood circulation within the baby’s body, or (if it happens after birth) an airway blockage....
A recent study conducted by Kaiser Permanente Southern California reveals a link between hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) and ADHD....