Cerebral palsy
Alternative Names
Spastic paralysis; Paralysis - spasticPrevention
Adequate prenatal care may reduce the risk of some rare causes of cerebral palsy. However, dramatic improvements over the last 15 years in obstetrical care at delivery have not reduced the rate of cerebral palsy. In most cases, the injury causing the disorder may not be preventable.
Pregnant mothers with various medical conditions may need to be followed in a high risk prenatal clinic.
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