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Cerebral palsy (CP) is a neurological disorder that affects movement, posture, and muscle tone. It results from brain damage that occurs before, during, or shortly after birth.
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Damage to the brain during foetal development due to infections or lack of oxygen can lead to cerebral palsy. This is one of the most common causes.
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Difficult deliveries or a lack of oxygen to the baby's brain during labor can result in cerebral palsy.
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Babies born prematurely are at higher risk of cerebral palsy due to underdeveloped brain function or complications such as bleeding in the brain.
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Maternal infections like rubella, cytomegalovirus, or toxoplasmosis can affect fetal brain development, increasing the risk of cerebral palsy.
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Although less common, certain genetic mutations that affect brain development or function can lead to cerebral palsy.
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Brain injuries caused by infections (such as meningitis) or trauma after birth can also result in cerebral palsy.
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