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Cerebral palsy is a common childhood disability, and one that persists into adulthood, primarily affecting movements and mobility. Several things can lead to cerebral palsy, but the underlying cause is brain damage or malformation during fetal development, labor, or delivery. It is difficult to detect brain damage right after birth, unless it is severe, but […]

Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) occurs when a fetus or baby does not get enough oxygen to the brain, leading to damage and potentially to conditions like cerebral palsy. It can happen during pregnancy, labor, or delivery. HIE can cause mild to severe disabilities, depending on how long or how significantly the brain was deprived of […]

In vitro fertilization, IVF, is an important medical technology that helps women and couples conceive and deliver babies. Those who struggle with fertility have relied on this technology to be able to have families. The risk of developing cerebral palsy has long been higher in IVF-born babies, though. As compared to the population of spontaneously […]