Oct 09 2008
Prevention of Cerebral Palsy
Prevention of Cerebral Palsy
Measures to prevent cerebral palsy are increasingly possible today. Pregnant women are tested routinely for the Rh factor and, if Rh negative, can be immunized within 72 hours after birth (or after pregnancy ends) and thus prevent the adverse consequences of blood incompatibility a subsequent pregnancy. If the woman has not been vaccinated, the consequences of blood incompatibility in the newborn can be prevented by exchange transfusion in the baby.
If a newborn baby has jaundice, this can be treated with herbal medicine (light therapy) in the hospital nursery. Immunization against measles for all women who have not had measles and are likely to become pregnant is an essential preventive measure.
Other preventive programs are aimed at preventing prematurity, reducing the exposure of pregnant women to the virus and other infections, recognition and treatment of bacterial infection of the maternal urinary and reproductive tracts, avoiding unnecessary exposure to X-rays, drugs and medicines, and control of diabetes, anemia and nutritional deficiencies.
Of great importance is the welfare optimum before conception, adequate prenatal care, and protecting infants from accidents or injuries.
The best recipe for a healthy baby is to have regular prenatal care and good nutrition, and to avoid smoking, alcohol consumption and drug abuse. Other forms of prevention include:
To prevent head injuries through the use of child safety seats in cars and helmets when riding bicycles, scooters, etc. to closely monitor young children during bathing and swimming. Preventing child abuse. Keep poisons out of reach.
The treatment of jaundice in newborns with phototherapy. The exposure of infants to Jaundice special blue lights that break down bile pigments and prevent the creation and causing brain damage. In rare cases, a blood transfusion may be necessary.
Identify potential Rh incompatibility in pregnant women. Incompatible Rh factor is not usually a problem with the first pregnancy, the mother and the body normally produces antibodies unwanted only after delivery. A special serum given after each childbirth can prevent the production of antibodies.
If antibodies are developed during a first pregnancy, or if the production of antibodies is not prevented, the developing baby is monitored closely. If needed, a transfusion may be given to the baby in the womb or an exchange transfusion may be given after birth, the removal and replacement of a large volume of the baby’s blood.
Being vaccinated against German measles (rubella) before becoming pregnant.
To avoid the CP, prospective parents must follow these guidelines:
* Get regular prenatal care.
* Pregnant women and, in some cases, expectant parents should get a simple blood test to determine their Rh factor. An incompatibility between the mother and child usually does not cause problems with the first pregnancy. And an immunization given to the mother after the birth of an Rh positive child can prevent problems in future pregnancies.
* Women should be immunized against rubella (German measles) before getting pregnant.
* Women who are expecting or planning to become pregnant should try to avoid toxoplasmosis by not eating some pork or lamb and removal of cat litter boxes.
* Parents should follow safety precautions such as the use of child safety seats in vehicles to prevent head injury and have children use safety equipment such as helmets, bicycle or other activities.
* Parents should seek immediate treatment for a baby who is Jaundice. If phototherapy is not effective, since in some serious cases, a special form of blood transfusion can correct the condition Jaundice.
The cause of cerebral palsy (CP) sometimes is not known. However, the links have been identified between CP and certain conditions during pregnancy, birth and infancy. Some of these can be prevented, some can not.
You can help prevent CP before and during your pregnancy by adopting and maintaining healthy habits.
* Eat nutritious foods.
* Do not smoke.
* Avoid exposure to harmful substances.
* Check with your health care professional regularly.
Also, help prevent CP in his young son by his son minimize the risk of sustaining a brain injury.
* Take measures to prevent accidents.
* Make sure you are familiar with the signs of jaundice in newborns.
* Know how to prevent lead poisoning.
* Keep your child away from people who have serious diseases such as meningitis.
* Make sure your child’s immunizations are current. For more information, see the item on Immunization.
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