How is cerebral palsy caused?
CP is not caused by problems in the muscles or nerves but is the result of faulty development or damage to specific motor areas in the brain that disrupt the brain's ability to adequately control movement and posture. This damage usually occurs during fetal development before, during or shortly after birth. The causes can be the mother's illness, lack of oxygen, RH incompatibility, premature birth, and drug or alcohol abuse. CP can also occur during infancy as a result of illness, lead poisoning, or injury.
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