Elizabeth was diagnosed with cerebral palsy as a result of her premature birth. As March is CP awareness month I thought I’d give you all the lowdown.

What is Cerebral Palsy??

Cerebral palsy is a condition that affects muscle control and movement. It’s usually caused by an injury to the brain before, during or after birth. Children with a diagnosis of cerebral palsy may have difficulties in controlling muscles and movements as they grow and develop.
Taken from Scope at  https://www.scope.org.uk/support/families/diagnosis/cerebral-palsy#gp6kSk5k92OghZcq.99

What are the Symptoms?

No two people will be affected by their cerebral palsy in the same way, and it’s important to ensure treatments and therapies are tailored to your child’s individual needs.

We noticed Elizabeths individual needs to be low core strength, inability to reach developmental milestones (walking, sitting unaided and standing unaided)

What causes cerebral palsy?

There may be no obvious single reason why a child has cerebral palsy. The main causes of cerebral palsy include:

• Infection in the early part of pregnancy
• Lack of oxygen to the brain
• Abnormal brain development
• A genetic link (though this is quite rare)

You may also want to read information on clinical negligence.
Read more at https://www.scope.org.uk/support/families/diagnosis/cerebral-palsy#gp6kSk5k92OghZcq.99