Cerebral Palsy: Infant
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Cerebral Palsy
Asked by L.P. from Lafayette
on April 26, 2010
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Does anyone know if a man has a mild case of cerebral palsy if he can have healthy normal kids?
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- I had a friend in grade school who had CP, and she has given birth to 3 beautiful, healthy girls.
- My baby sitter as a child had a husband who had moderate cerebral palsy. They had four healthy children and he had a very good career as a rocket scientist-no kidding.
- CP is caused by an injury to the brain before or just after bith, and you can't pass it on to your kids. Folic acid can't prevent CP, but does help prevent spina bifi...
Seeking Information on Cerebral Palsy
Asked by L.M. from Cumberland
on March 10, 2008
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I would like to meet parents of children with cerebral palsy and who have had preemies. I had my son when I was 29 1/2 wks, and he spent 57 days in the nicu,he is heal...
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- Hi. My name is M., I am 33 and have cerebral palsy. I am lucky in that I have a mild case. The only way that people can tell that I have an issue is when I'm tired and...
- Go to webmd.com and type in the search area- type in cerebral palsy. They have a doctor on this site that you can email him with questions and he will email you back. ...
- My daughter has cp. It's brain injury. Visit the website www.IAHP.org to learn how you can make her well, yes well. You (or whomever her caregivers are) will have t...
Wanting Information on Cerebral Palsy
Asked by M.J. from Denver
on September 22, 2006
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Wondering if there are any mothers out there with a child with Cerebral Palsy, and when did you know there something wasn't right with your child? My boy is 7 months ...
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- Hello "M. J", I came from another page, when I saw your request on CP appearing in the little window. I am A German MD, live in Sedona, AZ and work as a hands-on-heal...
- your baby may be an eutelepic and may be having a sezeur time to time my sister has them to and she bumped her head good when she was 16 months old and she 30 years ol...
- I would definately make an appointment. It may be nothing but it could be something. Good luck.
Seeking Moms with Children Who Have Cerebral Palsy or Hydrocephilus
Asked by D.A. from Johnson City
on October 19, 2006
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would like to meet moms in a similar situation to mine, my five year old son has severe cerebral palsy, hydrocephilus and other problems, from being born premature. I ...
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- hi im W. i have my nephew ha has cp,his name is brandon he is 9yrs, he was born a normal child, at three and half months he caught R.S.V. he was in the hospital for 41...
- Hi D. I am a 27yr old stay at home mom my son has cp and i just found out he might have autism my son is very special to me and i have a 2 year old daughter and 2 step...
- Hi D.. While my son does not have cerebral palsy, he was born with some other birth defects. He looks OK on the outside, but from the time was born he's had this hor...
Any Have Brain Injured Children? Cerebral Palsy?
Asked by C.O. from Boston
on January 27, 2007
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Hi i was just wondering if any one has a child with severe brain damage caused from a lack of oxygen during delivery or after birth, cerebral palsy, cordical vision im...
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- Hi C.. Have you tried contacting the children's hospital that is local to you? They may have support groups for families in your situation. If the children's hospital...
- My younger brother was born with cerebral palsy, almost 26 years ago. It was caused by a very difficult twin delivery, in which the twin did not survive. I don't hav...
- My family and I are adopting a baby hopefully by the end of next month who has brain damage, as well as cortical blindness, she doesn't have CP or any other major medi...
I Have a Daughter with Cerebral Palsy and I Feel Overwhelmed.
Asked by M.S. from Los Angeles
on February 15, 2008
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I have a the most beautiful 13 months old daughter with cerebral palsy. She is my first little blessing and when we first got the news I was floored. She is doing gr...
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- Sounds like a big job and you're taking it seriously. I don't think 13 month old kids can really "take advantage." That's why punishment is not really appropriate fo...
- How about a little of both and there is nothing wrong with it. Consult with your doctor about her sleeping habits and if the doc says she should be safe sleeping alon...
- Hi M., I have worked with the disabled community for 17yrs now, I am a supervisor of a residential home for 6 gentleman, my advice to you, is FOLLOW YOUR MOTHER INSTIN...
Our 17 Week Old Baby Girl Has Been Diagnosed with MILD Cerebral Palsy (CP).
Asked by A.H. from Detroit
on August 20, 2009
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I am still in shock at this point. My husband and I adopted a baby girl who was 10 week early. She was born at 30 weeks and weighed 2 lbs 11 oz. At the time she was bo...
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- You have entered a world of wonderful people and exciting challenges, with some heartaches thrown in - that part you're already beginning to experience. My 20 yr old ...
- I am so sorry. I have 2 daughters with Mitochondrial disease, one who has it more involved than the other. When you first get a diagnosis it can be heart-breaking an...
- My heart goes out to you. My son was born at 26.5 weeks and spent 10 wks in the NICU, had the vent, etc. and also has mild CP. He is now almost 2 years old and amazi...
Hypertonia - 6 Month Old Preemie
Asked by A.B. from Providence
on April 30, 2009
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Hi,
Has anyone had experience with their child having hypertonia (overtoned muscles, stiffness)? My friend has a 6 month old who we are worried about. She's getti...
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- my son zachary was a preemie he was born five pounds one ounce and he was eighteen inches long but he wasn't Hypertonia though he was a good baby though when he came h...
- Hi A. Our nutrition (reliv) has had great results with CP and other muscular abnormalities. It is safe effective and cannot hurt even a 6 month old. Happy to get y...
- A., First of all, thank you for being a concerned, supportive friend. Any neurologic diagnosis should only be made by a pediatric neurologist. If there is true ca...
Anyone Else Have a Child That Has Suffered a Stroke as an Infant?
Asked by L.M. from Austin
on May 3, 2009
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I was wondering if there is anyone else who has had an infant suffer a stroke? My 17 month old suffered a stroke either in the womb or shortly after birth. I noticed...
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- Hi L.! My girlfriend has a daugher that had a stroke in utero. It was diagnosed at the baby's 6 mth checkup. Lily is now 23 months old and is walking. My friend found...
- L. when i had my son in 2000 we had a hard and long delivery and he was born with periventricular leukomalacia which is normally a preemie problem but my son was 40...
- L., My little man just turned 5 on April 1st. HE was born 3 months early and had a stroke shortly after birth. He is a right hemi. He walked with in a few weeks of tu...
Baby Spasms
Asked by K.M. from Washington DC
on March 25, 2008
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Can anyone help assure me that it's normal for my four month old to be having little spasms with her foot and one arm? It's only happened a couple of times in her lif...
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- Have you tried to video tape the baby while having a spasm? That way nothing gets lost in translation and you can show the episode to the doctor at your next wellne...
- If you are concerned get a second opinion preferably from a specialist to help put you at ease.
- my daughter for the longest time was very shakey when she would wake up and w/a family history of epilepsy I was worried. To reassure myself I took her to a neurolog...
