Question
My sister’s daughter is a preemie who is now 5 months old but still cannot roll over, while children of the same age can already sit up. The doctor mentioned that it might be cerebral palsy. How is this condition caused?
Answer
The causes of cerebral palsy include fetal placental abnormalities, preterm birth, multiple pregnancies, hypoxia at birth, and ischemic brain disease. Premature infants with low birth weight are more susceptible to cerebral palsy. Additionally, intrauterine infections, insufficient space for fetal growth, and congenital malformations may also lead to the development of cerebral palsy.