Question
What are the main causes of pediatric cerebral palsy?
Answer
Pediatric cerebral palsy can be caused by various factors, with newborn brain hypoxia-ischemia and premature birth being common risk factors. If a newborn experiences hypoxia-ischemia in the womb, they may develop respiratory distress syndrome or polycythemia after birth, which can harm the newborn’s brain cells and lead to cerebral palsy. Additionally, premature infants, whose brains are not fully matured, are more susceptible to brain maldevelopment or brain trauma, thus increasing their risk of developing cerebral palsy.