Shaken Baby Syndrome lead to Cerebral Palsy?
Theresa Asked:
I would like to know if there’s any way that shaken baby syndrome can turn into Cerebral Palsy.
We Found:
The exact causes of most cases of Cerebral Palsy are unknown, but many are the result of problems during pregnancy in which the brain is either damaged or doesn’t develop normally. This can be due to infections, maternal health problems, or something else that interferes with oxygen reaching the fetal brain.
Brain damage in infancy or early childhood can also lead to Cerebral Palsy. A baby or toddler might suffer this damage because of lead poisoning, bacterial meningitis, malnutrition, being shaken as an infant (shaken baby syndrome), or being in a car accident while not properly restrained.
For more information, please visit, http://kidshealth.org/parent/medical/brain/cerebral_palsy.html
