Gestational diabetes occurs when a woman is diagnosed with diabetes for the first time during pregnancy. It causes high blood sugar and can lead to complications for the mother and baby, including birth injuries and cerebral palsy. Recent information from a national analysis shows that gestational diabetes is on the rise, which means more women […]
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Overcoming the Odds – Brooke Larrabee’s Story
I was born with spastic diplegia Cerebral Palsy or CP. Cerebral Palsy is caused by trauma to the brain. My CP is the result of a stroke at birth, which damaged the part of my brain that controls motor skills. When I get nervous or uncomfortable, my body tenses causing her to respond with […]
North Carolina Overturns Precedent Barring Nurse Liability in Case of Cerebral Palsy
The North Carolina Supreme Court recently overturned a precedent that limited a medical malpractice victim’s ability to hold nurses accountable for harmful, negligent actions. The case that led to the decision involved a young girl who developed severe cerebral palsy after anesthesia errors. Her family can now proceed with their case against the nurse anesthetist […]

