Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a common disorder in America. In fact, about 764,000 U.S. citizens show symptoms of CP including children and adults. About 8,000 babies are diagnosed with CP each year.
Die Hard: With a Vengeance ipodThere are many factors that can lead to CP including premature birth, low birth weight, inability of the placenta to provide sufficient nutrients and oxygen, blood type incompatibility between mother and baby, getting infected while being pregnant, bacterial infection, a long period of time during delivery that the baby is unable to get oxygen, and jaundice after birth.
Expectant mothers can take steps that can help prevent many of these factors but it is up to the medical professionals on the scene to prevent issues with the delivery.If your baby didn’t get enough oxygen during birth and has experienced developmental issues, it may be because your doctor failed to do a proper job.
If this has happened to you, please consult an experience Cerebral Palsy attorney. With proper resources, your child could lead a fairly normal life but it could take a lawsuit to achieve those ends.