Year: 2017

After a complicated delivery that may have involved birth injuries to your child, a cerebral palsy diagnosis can lead to a wide variety of questions. Why did this happen? Could it have been prevented? What exactly is cerebral palsy? A cerebral palsy diagnosis can come at a number of different…

Birth injuries are a leading cause of cerebral palsy and can cause serious injury to a child that will often limit their functional and cognitive abilities for a lifetime. When a medical professional was responsible for causing a child’s cerebral palsy, it would seem obvious that they should be held…

An Editorial from Founder Ken Stern: After decades of working with families of children with cerebral palsy, I’m still left with the same question I had when I began this journey: “Who, besides you, is really ‘there’ for your child?” When I say “there,” I don’t mean family and friends,…

As you are likely aware, cerebral palsy can be caused by a wide assortment of factors. Whether infection, birth injury, delays in delivery or a variety of other causes, determining the cause of a child’s cerebral palsy isn’t an immediately clear undertaking. When a child’s cerebral palsy and fetal distress…

Birth injury cases can be extremely difficult, especially when they involve a diagnosis of cerebral palsy. When medical errors lead to the harm of a child, commonly in the form of medical malpractice or negligence, the parents of a child have legal options. One such option is seeking a financial…

The most authoritative and respected authors writing on the subject of asphyxia as a cause of birth injury and cerebral palsy say that up to a third or more of all cases of cerebral palsy may be attributable to lack of oxygen during labor and delivery, which may be detected…

We are very proud of the eBooks we have produced to better inform parents on the complexities associated with CP. While discussing preventable Cerebral Palsy, meaning those instances where a medical professional’s failure to act resulted in a birth injury, we heard one common, troubling refrain: preeclampsia. Unfortunately, many parents…

Despite being a commonly known term, a lot of misinformation and confusion exists surrounding Cerebral Palsy as a condition. Just as some people believe CP is a disease or, perhaps more absurdly, a religious judgment upon the parents or mother, the truth is that Cerebral Palsy is a difficult diagnosis…

Botulinum-A Toxin (Botox) is commonly known in the cosmetic industry to be injected into the skin to get away pesky wrinkles. Botox is made up by bacteria but when used correctly it can be a lot of help to others. It has also been known to help children with Cerebral…

Many complications can occur when a baby is born premature. One of those complications that can happen to your loved one is Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP). Retinopathy effects the blood vessels of the eye that can cause permanent blindness. If a baby is born premature, a mother should be aware…