Carter, a victim of shaken baby syndrome at just five weeks old, died of his injuries at 14 years old. His dad is now accused ...

Additionally, although the study found no specific window of susceptibility, elevated risks of cerebral palsy, albeit imprecise, were found for exposure to PM 2.5 during the first two trimesters ...

Cerebral palsy in newborns is caused by injury to a baby's brain, usually in the womb or during or shortly after birth. Early diagnosis and treatment can help.

Cerebral palsy symptoms in infants. Some symptoms may show up at birth, while others may take longer to appear. In babies younger than 6 months, those signs include: ...

About 60,000 babies are born before 32 weeks gestation in the United States every year, and 10% of them will develop cerebral palsy resulting from infections that damage nerve fibers deep in the ...

Symptoms of cerebral palsy can first appear a few months after childbirth, although doctors may not diagnose the condition until an infant is older. This article looks at the symptoms, risk ...

Lexi Cook tells PEOPLE about raising her son, Bo, who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at 4 months old, and how some doctors ...

When your baby is crawling, you are more excited than them! Crawling is a significant developmental milestone as it is an ...

To diagnose cerebral palsy earlier, we use evidence-based tools. These include the general movements assessment and the Hammersmith Infant Neurological Exam. When we combine these with your child’s ...

All forms of cerebral palsy are life-long conditions that affect muscle movement and control. CPs are the most common cause of physical disability in children — developing in as many as 1.5–2. ...