2. Description
Cerebral palsy is a movement disorder, muscle tone or
posture caused by an immature, developing brain, it
happens before birth.
3. The cause of Cerebral Palsy
Congenital cerebral palsy results from brain injury during
a baby’s development in the womb.
Random Mutations
Maternal Infections
Fetal Stroke
Lack of Oxygen
Infant Infections
Traumatic Head Injury
4. Diagnosis/ Symptoms of
Cerebral Palsy
Muscle tone
Stiff muscles and exaggerated reflexes
Stiff muscles with normal reflexes
No muscle coordination
Tremors
Slow writing
Difficulty speaking
5. Prevention of Cerebral
Palsy
Most cases of Cerebral Palsy can’t be prevented, but be
healthy when you’re pregnant.
Make sure you’re vaccinated
Take care of yourself
Seek early and continuous prenatal care
Practice good child safety