Causes & Risk Factors
Cerebral Palsy can happen when the developing brain is injured or does not develop normally.
Possible Factors
Possible factors may occur before birth, around birth or during early childhood.
- Brain development differences before birth
- Certain infections or health conditions during pregnancy
- Premature birth or low birth weight
- Reduced oxygen or blood supply to the developing brain
- Certain complications around birth
- Brain injury during early childhood
- Certain infections or conditions affecting the brain
The Exact Cause May Be Unknown
In many children, the exact cause cannot be identified. Parents should not automatically blame themselves for Cerebral Palsy.
Every child is different.
Information on this website is provided for awareness and education. It should not replace advice, diagnosis or treatment from a qualified healthcare professional.
If you have concerns about your child's development, movement, feeding, communication, vision, hearing or learning, please consult an appropriate healthcare or rehabilitation professional.

