Ataxic cerebral palsy is a permanent condition that children either are born with or develop later on. CP is a disorder affecting muscle movement and control, and ataxic CP is a type of CP that leads particularly to balance issues. Parents in Texas should know its...
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Month: June 2019
How birth injuries can occur during birth
When a Texas couple learns that they are pregnant, they likely imagine that the birth will be normal with no complications. However, the child is always at risk for suffering a physical injury or physical trauma during the birth process.There are many ways a birth...
An overview of periventricular leukomalacia
Premature infants are at high risk for incurring a birth injury known as periventricular leukomalacia. The injury causes areas around the ventricles, or fluid-filled cavities, of the brain to die. The resulting "holes" in the brain can cause issues with the nervous...
Will your child recover from a traumatic birth injury?
An easy pregnancy does not mean you are out of the woods quite yet. You still have to face labor and delivery, and unfortunately, things can go very wrong during the process. If you have an unusually difficult time delivering your baby, you may want to watch out for...
Caput succedaneum: causes and symptoms
Expectant mothers in Texas may want to know about a birth injury called caput succedaneum. This refers to the swelling of an infant's head that may occur not long after delivery. Continual pressure on the infant's head during delivery, especially when there is a lot...
