Question

Risk Factors for Cerebral Palsy​

Answer 1

• What are the risk factors for cerebral palsy?
• Low birth weight or preterm birth. ...
• Multiple gestations. ...
• Infertility treatments. ...
• Infections during pregnancy. ...
• Fever during pregnancy. ...
• Blood factor between mother and fetus does not match. ...
• Exposure to toxic chemicals. ...
• Maternal medical conditions:

Answer 2

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• Cerebral palsy is a type of physical abnormality present from birth. It basically affects the tone, balancing and posture of the person. Pasly means difficulty in movement of the muscles. It is considered as a neurological disorder. It affects the motor area. In ataxic cerebral palsy, cerebellum ( balancing ) is affected. In spastic cerebral palsy, the area known as the basal ganglia is affected, which can lead to muscle stiffness.

• Risk factors for Cerebral Palsy :-

› Birth asphyxia - Deprivation of oxygen in newly-born babies.

› Low birth weight

› Neonatal convulsions - abnormal muscle contractions in newly-born babies.

› Neonatal jaundice

› Neonatal infection

› Instrument assisted delivery

› Antepartum hemorrhage - Bleeding before the birth of the infant.

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