HOME Cerebral Palsy Resources Ask the Doctor What is Cerebral Palsy? Types of Cerebral Palsy Cerebral Palsy Statistics Cerebral Palsy Glossary Medical Malpractice Record Verdicts Lifetime Benefits Cerebral Palsy Q&A Cerebral Palsy Diagnosis Cerebral Palsy Risk Factors Causes of Cerebral Palsy Cerebral Palsy Therapy & Treatment History of Cerebral Palsy More Cerebral Palsy Resources	Neurological Damage If your child does not have a developmental brain malformation, then his or her cerebral palsy may be the result of an injury to their brain before, during, or after birth. These injuries are most often caused by problems associated with premature births, difficult deliveries, neonatal medical complications, or trauma to the brain.  Types of problems that can lead to brain injuries and in some cases cerebral palsy include: Lack of oxygen before, during, or after birth. Bleeding in the brain. Toxic injuries, or poisoning, form alcohol or drugs used by the mother. Head trauma resulting from a birth injury, fall, car accident, or other cause. Severe jaundice, very low glucose levels, or other metabolic disorders. Infections of the nervous system such as encephalitis or meningitis. Web Resources for Neurological Damage: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke - NINDS Neurological Damage - Google Search
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