Here is a link to my post last year featuring Chloe right after receiving stem cell treatment. For a more in-depth discussion regarding stem cells and cerebral palsy please see my previous posts by using the search feature on my blog.

Vitalstim is a noninvasive treatment used to improve speech and swallowing in patients with cp. It works by sending a small electoral current or neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) to stimulate muscles.

Here is a link to an article and a short video about an 8 year old with cerebral palsy that is benefiting from Vitalstim. The video explains the uses and benefits of Vitalstim.

The following video is an interview with Cord Blood America’s CEO. Topics include price, uses, storage and the future of stem cells.

If a placental abruption occurs the child may be deprived of oxygen. This depravation can lead to brain damage and cerebral palsy.

Below is an excellent video discussing risk factors, causes and treatments of a placental abruption.

For a more in-depth discussion on placental abruptions please see my previous post by typing “placental abruption” in the search box of this blog.

Gestational diabetes can cause the fetus growing larger than recommended for a vaginal delivery. If this occurs shoulder dystocia, a situation where the child’s shoulder gets stuck in the birth canal, may occur.

When shoulder dystocia occurs the child may suffer damage to a group of nerves called the brachial plexus, a condition commonly referred to as Erb’s palsy.

Additionally, shoulder dystocia may lead to the child suffering from a lack of oxygen which may cause brain damage and cerebral palsy.

It is for these reasons that expecting mothers with gestational diabetes should be monitored closely by their doctors and in many instances offered a c-section to avoid damage to the child.

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Mr. Saxton discusses life after his son was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. This essay is extremely well written and well worth the read.

This video also offers an overview of Bloorview Kids Rehab.

The video provides a more detailed discussion on the possible reasons why magnesium sulfate reduces the incidence of cerebral palsy in children.

For more information on the study please see my previous post.

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Also if you are interested, please feel free to visit/join our Cerebral Palsy, Erbs Palsy & Birth Injury Legal Information Group on Facebook and our Cerebral Palsy, Erbs Palsy & Birth Injury Legal Information Group onMyspace.

On our Cerebral Palsy, Erbs Palsy & Birth Injury Legal Information Groups you can find information regarding medical malpractice and birth injuries . Additionally, I host a live chat every Thursday at 7:00pm EST on Myspace and Facebook where everyone is encouraged to submit any questions they may have regarding birth injuries.

Hope to see you there!

If this occurs, the doctors should take immediate action to avoid further fetal distress and often an emergency c-section should be performed.

Actions need to be taken immediately because lack of oxygen to the child can cause severe brain damage and/or cerebral palsy.

Failure to perform a TIMELY c-section resulting in lack of oxygen at birth is frequently a cause of action birth injury lawyers use in medical malpractice lawsuits.

The video below demonstrates how the umbilical cord can become compressed.

For a more detailed discussion on the costs and benefits of banking cord blood to treat children with cerebral palsy please see my previous posts on the topic.

Here is a link to an article about two families that raised money to take their children both of whom have cerebral palsy to China to receive embryonic stem cell treatment.

The article also briefly touches on the differences between umbilical cord stem cells and embryonic stem cells.

*Please note this is not an endorsement by The Law Offices of Robert A. D’Iorio, PLLC for or against the use of embryonic stem cells in the treatment of cerebral palsy.