Cerebral Palsy Causes
Causes of cerebral palsy is not fully understood by medical professionals. It is known that if a brain injury occurs during fetal development the results can turn out to be cerebral palsy. Even if there was damage done to the brain of a newborn cerebral palsy can be the result of that injury. It is important to be aware of some cerebral palsy causes such as:
Maternal Infections
One cause of cerebral palsy is maternal infections. Some of these risks factors are:
*Infections of the urinary tract
*Bladder and kidney infections
*Rubella
*Chorioamnionitis,
*Toxoplasmosis
If these infections are not treated right away the results can be devastating for your child. Seek medical attention the minute you think you have an infection.
Infections and Complications Prenatally and in the Newborn
Another risk you should be aware of is an infection during prenatal/neonatal care (before and after) the birth of a baby:
*Bacterial meningitis
*Encephalitis that is viral
*Group B streptococcal infection
*Herpes group B
*Systemic inflammatory response syndrome dur to infection
*Rh incompatibility
*Severe jaundice in the infant
Complications are hard to figure in out how it actually results in cerebral palsy. Medical staff do know that prenatal infections very well may lead to an early delivery. There is more evidence to show that infections can trigger brain damage, resulting in cerebral palsy.
Premature Birth/Low Birth Weight
Having a baby before 37 weeks of development increases the chance of cerebral palsy. A low birth weight can contribute to cerebral palsy also.
Premature infants are more defenseless than babies of regular term and they will most likely experience more complications with their health and have to be hospitalized.
Some factors that will put your baby at risk to premature birth/low birth weight are: smoking; drug/alcohol use; stress; abnormal cervix; having twins or triplets prior to current pregnancy.
Birth Injuries Due to Medical Malpractice
It is important to know that cerebral palsy is not always inherited. Your child can suffer damage to the brain during labor and delivery then resulting in cerebral palsy. These types of damages should have been prevented if the proper procedures were followed.
Unfortunately mistakes happen and the damages are overwhelming. Families have legal rights when an error takes place resulting in their babys irreversible condition. If this has happened to you, contact a cerebral palsy attorney right away. Some injuries include: Not enough oxygen; Infections are not treated in a timely manner; Signs of stress were not noticed; Use of forceps was used incorrectly.
If there is an error due to neglect then families should seek the help from a medical malpractice attorney. Families have legal rights and your attorney will help you recover losses suffered such as treatments and medications.
Contacting a Cerebral Palsy Lawyer
If you think your child's cerebral palsy due to neglect of a medical professional then contact a medical malpractice attorney. There is a statute of limitations on cases like these so it is important to go seek the advice of an attorney right away. Supporting a child with cerebral palsy can cost a family more than $500,000 over their lifespan. However families can talk to an attorney and they can help you recover losses such as lost wages, treatments, and even non-monetary losses such as mental anguish. Talk to an attorney and they will give your legal options to consider.
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