Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a condition that affects over 15 million people worldwide. Of those 15 million, 20,000 of them are Australian. It is estimated that a baby is born with CP every 18 hours in Australia. These numbers are disturbing to say the least, because in many cases cerebral palsy is preventable.
Before you can fully understand the preventative measures that need to be taken to protect your unborn child, you need to understand the condition itself. CP is a non-curable, non-progressive brain damage disorder. The name cerebral palsy is actually an umbrella term used to describe a whole range of neuromuscular disorders. It is also important to mention that there are several secondary neurological conditions that can coincide with CP.
