Cerebral Palsy (cont.)
Medical Author:
Boosara Ratanawongsa, MD
Coauthor:
Kathryn L Hale, MS, PA-C
Medical Editor:
Neil A Busis, MD
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
Carmel Armon, MD, MHS, MSc
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When to Seek Medical CareIf your child was born prematurely, had a low birth weight, or was subject to certain complications of pregnancy, labor, or delivery, he or she will be monitored carefully over time for signs of CP. Any of the following warrant a visit to your child’s health care provider:
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The term cerebral palsy (CP) was originally coined more than a century ago and loosely translates as "brain paralysis."
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