Thursday, October 6, 2011

How Damage To The Motor Control Centers Of The Developing Brain Leads To Cerebral Palsy

A child may end up suffering from cerebral palsy because he or she suffered a stroke. When one hears the word "stroke", it is natural to envision an older individual who collapses on the ground. Then, tries to combat a variety of physical challenges and slurs his or her speech for the rest of their lives. It might shock you to know that newborn babies can also experience strokes as well.

Infants are as a matter of fact at risk of experiencing a stroke both in and outside the womb. The cause of stroke in babies varies from the birth of one baby to the other. For instance, if your child suffered a stroke in the womb, it may have been as a result by a blood clot in the placenta that may have blocked the flow of blood. There are many other causes of stroke in babies.

The following can increase the chances of a baby experiencing a stroke:

The mother has had a blood clotting disorder.

The mother experienced inflammation of the placenta

The baby had an interruption in arterial blood flow to his or her brain.

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