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Can the risk for Cerebral Palsy run in the family?

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20-25% of cases of Cerebral Palsy (CP)maybe attributed to birth-related brain injury during delivery. The remaining 80% of the cases for CP maybe attributed to developmental brain defect.

DISCLAIMER: Please note that this guide is for information purposes only. Please consult a qualified health practitioner for safe management

If you have questions about Autism, Down Syndrome, ADHD, or other intellectual disabilities, or have concerns about developmental delays in a child, the Nayi Disha team is here to help. For any questions or queries, please contact our FREE Helpline at 844-844-8996. You can call or what’s app us. Our counselors speak different languages including English, Hindi, Malayalam, Gujarati, Marathi, Telugu, and Bengali.

Prenatal risk for Cerebral Palsy(CP)

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If Cerebral Palsy(CP) in the first child has been attributed to a collective genetic disorder then there is a probability of the second child developing Cerebral Palsy. Consult a Clinical Geneticist in your city before planning your next pregnancy.

DISCLAIMER: Please note that this guide is for information purposes only. Please consult a qualified health practitioner for safe management.

If you have questions about Autism, Down Syndrome, ADHD, or other intellectual disabilities, or have concerns about developmental delays in a child, the Nayi Disha team is here to help. For any questions or queries, please contact our FREE Helpline at 844-844-8996. You can call or what’s app us. Our counselors speak different languages including English, Hindi, Malayalam, Gujarati, Marathi, Telugu, and Bengali.

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