A baby with movement problems could be suffering from cerebral palsy

A baby who suffers from cerebral palsy may have been injured before birth but not be diagnosed with the condition until long after birth. That means that many parents are unaware of their keikis problem until long after it occurs, According to Dr. Bruce G. Fagel from Beverly Hills, CA as reported in Nolo:

Cerebral palsy is one of the most serious health problems caused by birth injuries and medical malpractice during labor or childbirth. The condition is thought to be caused by a lack of oxygen to the infants brain during child birth. But cerebral palsy has a lifelong impact on affected babies and their families. *** For more in-depth information on birth-related injuries to babies and mothers, check out Nolos article Birth-Related Medical Malpractice.

What should a parent look for in a newborn that may indicate that the child suffered an injury from lack of oxygen during labor or childbirth and has a diagnosis of cerebral palsy? Shriners Hospital, a great nationwide medical center explains what to look for in an infant:

Children with CP can exhibit a wide range of symptoms that can be mild or severe. Some markers to look for in your child may include:

Any brain injury causing cerebral palsy does not change with time, meaning that these symptoms do not generally worse as the child ages.

There are several types of cerebral palsy. Dr. Fagel explains:

Types of Cerebral Palsy

Neurological disorders in a number of different forms affecting motor abilities are characterized as cerebral palsy. Here are three of the most common types:

Spastic cerebral palsy. Accounting for about 80% of all cerebral palsy cases, spastic cerebral palsy is characterized by stiffness and difficulty moving, due to tightness in one or more muscle groups. Patients with this type of cerebral palsy have a hard time moving from one position to another and have difficulty holding onto and letting go of objects.

Athetoid cerebral palsy. About 10% of cerebral palsy cases are of this type. Athetoid cerebral palsy is typified by involuntary movement, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing, inability to maintain posture, and low muscle tone.

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A baby with movement problems could be suffering from cerebral palsy