The Role of Healthcare Professionals In The Reduction of Cerebral Palsy Prevalence

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Topic: CEREBRAL PALSY & BRAIN INJURY AWARENESS
Time: Mar 14, 2025 06:00 PM Universal Time UTC
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Cerebral palsy prevention isn’t always possible, but parents can minimize many risk factors. Medical professionals can also help reduce the chances of cerebral palsy by detecting and treating health issues in the mother, during labor, and in the newborn.

Can Cerebral Palsy Be Prevented?

There is no guaranteed way to prevent cerebral palsy. However, there are many known risk factors. Reducing those risk factors can significantly reduce the risk a child will have cerebral palsy. 

Cerebral palsy cannot be prevented entirely because there is no single cause. There are often multiple factors at play. In some cases, there is no way to know why a child developed cerebral palsy.

Parents-to-be should be aware of the risk factors for cerebral palsy and take steps to mitigate them.

Reducing Risk Factors for Cerebral Palsy During Pregnancy

There are many things you can do to help your baby during pregnancy. Although nothing can guarantee that your child will not develop cerebral palsy, the following steps can help reduce the risk:

• Work with your doctor to control any underlying health issues, such as diabetes and high blood pressure.
• Make sure your vaccinations are up-to-date.
• Avoid alcohol, nicotine, and drugs.
• Get early prenatal care.
• Get tested for Rh factor to address any blood type incompatibilities between you and the developing fetus.
• According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a flu shot can protect mothers and babies before and after birth.

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