Cerebral Palsy

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Cerebral Palsy

Many cases of Cerebral Palsy have unknown causes. The disorder occurs when there is abnormal development or damage to areas in the brain that control motor function. It occurs in approximately two to three out of every 1,000 births. Causes of Cerebral Palsy include
  • Prematurity
  • Very low birth weight (especially in babies weighing less than 1 kg)
  • Chemical exposure during pregnancy
  • Viruses or Infection
  • Trauma
  • Complications of labor and delivery