Question
I’ve noticed that there are more and more cerebral palsy cases around me lately. Not long ago, I heard that a colleague’s child was also diagnosed with cerebral palsy. Now, the child cannot walk. How does cerebral palsy occur?
Answer
Cerebral palsy generally occurs in infants and young children, and pregnant women may also pass it on to their children during childbirth. Another possibility is genetic factors. Preventive measures for cerebral palsy can include avoiding premature births and low birth weight, preventing asphyxia and intracranial hemorrhage, and preventing hyperbilirubinemia.