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Yes, sepsis and meningitis can cause permanent brain damage that results in cerebral palsy. Sepsis and Meningitis: Definition Meningitis is inflammation of the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord. The inflammation is most often caused by a viral or bacterial infection. Sepsis, which is an inflammatory response throughout the body caused by an…
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of motor disorders caused by an injury or abnormality in the parts of the brain that control movement. While some cases of CP are congenital (exist at birth or inherited), many are caused by preventable birth injuries. In these situations, the child likely would not have developed cerebral palsy…
Spastic cerebral palsy is a motor disorder that can cause a child to struggle with balance, coordination, and movement due to increased tone (tension) in their muscles. Normally, muscles have enough tone to maintain posture or movement against the force of gravity, while at the same time providing flexibility and speed of movement. When a…
Jaundice, the yellowing of the skin caused by a buildup of bilirubin (the product of red blood cell breakdown) in a baby’s blood and tissues, is often harmless when treated properly. However, when the level of bilirubin in a baby’s blood rises to a dangerous level, bilirubin can enter brain tissue. Bilirubin is toxic to…
Yes. A baby is considered full term at about 39 weeks. When a baby is delivered prior to 37- 39 weeks, it is considered premature and poses some significant health risks such as respiratory or breathing problems, brain bleeds or hemorrhages, jaundice, infections, and cerebral palsy (1). It is a doctor’s responsibility to attempt to…
Yes. If the delay results in decreased oxygen to a baby’s brain, brain damage and cerebral palsy can result. When an emergency C-section is required during labor and delivery due to problems with the baby’s heart rate or oxygen levels, it must be performed within 30 minutes or, in some cases, more quickly. When medical staff fails to perform a…
