There are many causes of cerebral palsy. While the majority of children with cerebral palsy are born with it, many may not be diagnosed until months or years later. Cerebral palsy is the limited or paralysis of muscles which effect movement. One way in which a newborn can be affected is through medical negligence in which they are deprived of oxygen causing brain damage. Cerebral palsy can be caused genetics from the parents and not always tied to outside influences. There are ways to prevent CP through proper monitoring when the mom goes into labor. This debilitating condition can be a hardship for many families as the child will be dependent on others for their entire life.

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