2007-04-01 16:14:14 · 7 answers · asked by grizzledseacaptain 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Thanks everyone.
This has been very informative. For those who dissagree with Dolly; interestingly, moments before I viewed my answers I was researching the subject of the genetic connection to Cerebral Palsy. It would appear that jury is still out on that question. Check out this page:
http://www.netathon.org/Pages/ans5_2.htm
Since I am no pysician I can not vouch for the validity of this information. It is from the websight of United Cerebral Palsy of Prince George's and Montgomery Counties.
The conclusion appears to be that, while the condition is not classified as genetic, the debate is still open.
Thanks Again,
Tim
2007-04-02 11:38:28 · update #1
Yes, it is possible, and actually, there is a book specifically about it. I just wish I could remember what it is! I found it because I happen to have two nephews (from separate siblings, I know a rare occurrence) with CP, they are both great young men with a great sense of humor and get along well with lots of people. I wondered if they'd ever be able to be intimate with somebody and "carry on the family name."
Anyway, perhaps you already know, but cerebral means of the brain and palsy is paralysis. Put together, it's paralysis of the brain. I would imagine that the degree of CP had would play a large part in determining the possibility though. Because of the paralysis in the brain, the rest of the body is effected, the more paralysis, the more effect. Having been pregnant a few times myself, I could see where doctors of a CP patient might recommend a c-section or something like that. Childbirth depends a lot on the uterine muscle to successfully expel the baby, and if that muscle is one effected by the CP, that may be difficult.
CP is not a disease, it most often occurs due to lack of oxygen, whether it's at birth or sometime before. Only sometimes in early childhood it may occur as a result of an infection such as meningitis or a head injury. If a woman with CP were able to carry to full term and deliver a healthy baby, the baby wouldn't "get" CP later on because his mom or dad had it.
I'll keep your ID in mind and ask my folks if they remember what that book was. If I can find it, I'll try to get you the title somehow.
2007-04-06 17:01:50 · answer #1 · answered by got_3_4now 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is possible - but depending on the severity of the celebral palsy, there may be complications as to gestation and delivery. You really need to consult a doctor on this one to make sure you know all the risks.
To "dolly": celebral palsy is NOT a genetic condition. It is a physical condition caused by problem just before, during, or just after birth. IT CAN NOT BE PASSED ON TO THE BABY!!
2007-04-01 23:24:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't see why she can't deliver a healthy baby. The person who said cerebal palsy is genetic absolutely knows nothing about the condition. Cerebal palsy is caused when the fetus' brain is deprived of oxygen at the time of birth or a little while beforehand. My husband has a form of cerebal palsy that only affected the usage of his legs. He can't walk he uses his chair or he crawls around the house but it didn't stop us from getting pregnate. I hope this helps. I'm due in may. I don't have cerebal palsy and I am not worried because it's not genetic.
2007-04-01 23:27:35 · answer #3 · answered by party_baby_81 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm responding to Dolly, cerebral palsy isn't genetic, it is usually caused by some sort of nerve/brain damage at birth, often seen in premature babies....It isn't passed on.
A mother with cerebral palsy can have perfectly health children
2007-04-01 23:38:22 · answer #4 · answered by knittinmama 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's possible, but the condition is genetic and she risks passing the disease onto her child. The mother in question also needs to discuss with her doctor the pros and cons of the medications she is taking and wether or not it would be safe to quit for the duration of the pregnancy because they may be dangerous for the developing fetus.
2007-04-01 23:18:17 · answer #5 · answered by dolly 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes she can my boyfriend is 20 years old. His mother has cerrebal palsey and he is perfectly fine and he is absolutly georgeous. She had many miscarriages before this but that has to do with her reproductive not her cerrebal and he has absolutly nothing wrong with him at all hes my baby and i love him .
2007-04-01 23:19:17 · answer #6 · answered by pixiedust_asda2000 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
SURE WHY NOT IT'S NOT HEREDITARY
2007-04-09 14:27:42 · answer #7 · answered by kitty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋