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Diagnosing The Cause Of Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral Palsy is a debilitating condition that occurs in newborns, although the actual cause is determined during pregnancy. There are several types of Cerebral Palsy but all involve a non-development of motor coordination skills. CP is not a disease but instead the result of a deformity in the brain or the lack of certain neural [...]

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Dangers during Pregnancy: Umbilical Cord Strangulation

Pregnancy and delivery can result in a number of complications that can lead to injury of the mother or baby. One of the possible complications is known as umbilical cord strangulation. Despite the name, for umbilical cord strangulation to occur, the cord does not have to wrap around the baby’s neck. No matter how it [...]

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