Question
What are the causes of neonatal cerebral palsy?
Answer
The causes of neonatal cerebral palsy are diverse, potentially including conditions such as ischemia, hypoxia, and brain tissue toxicity or damage in the fetus or newborn. These factors can lead to irreversible brain damage, ultimately resulting in childhood cerebral palsy. Specific manifestations may include: excessive sleep or inability to sleep, abnormal sleep patterns; poor coordination of hands and feet during movement, more leg swinging; difficulty with feeding, inadequate coordination of suckling and swallowing, frequent vomiting during care, and a continuous decline in weight.