Consequences of birth injury

Rehabilitation can start as soon as the newborn’s condition has stabilised and they have been discharged from the hospital. The earlier rehabilitation begins for a child with a birth injury, the better the results. Schedule an online consultation with a doctor from our Centre, and send all discharge notes, medical conclusions, and test results to determine the goals, exact recovery plan, and cost of the course.

Future parents should undergo a full medical check-up 12 months before planning a pregnancy. Complete recovery is necessary, and any chronic conditions should be addressed, especially for the mother, if she has an unfavourable gynaecological history or experienced complicated deliveries in the past.

Yes, prevention requires preparation for childbirth, including: learning about the physiology of pregnancy and childbirth, ensuring the mother’s full health recovery before pregnancy, opting for natural childbirth, preferably vertical delivery, assessing all risk factors right before birth, carefully selecting the doctor and midwife, and minimising any medical interventions when possible.

• Restlessness, disturbed sleep, frequent regurgitation;
• Seizures, muscle tension even at rest;
• Excessively sharp, chaotic, or slowed movements of the baby;
• Unnatural body posture – either too relaxed or, conversely, tense;
• Skull asymmetry, torticollis, facial asymmetry;
• At 3 months, does not hold their head up, does not roll over;
• At 4 months, does not turn their head to sounds, does not reach for toys;
• At 7 months, cannot sit without support, does not crawl;
• At 12 months, does not walk independently;
• Performs all actions with only one hand.

The comprehensive diagnostic approach based on Professor Blum's proprietary method always identifies the root cause of the condition. We separate the cause from the symptoms and focus on eliminating the cause, rather than simply medicating the symptoms. Schedule a consultation with a doctor from our Centre for a detailed assessment and to determine a course of action.

Currently, there are over 300 causes identified for the development of cerebral palsy. Professor Blum always considers the true causes and underlying factors that may either provoke or reduce the risk of the disease. Harmful trends and habits in modern society create conditions where predispositions can develop into disease. In the case of cerebral palsy, some contributing factors include the abandonment of swaddling, lack of breastfeeding, the use of diapers, overprotection (manifested by constantly carrying the child in arms), and the use of distracting devices such as music, lights, and videos. Premature verticalization—when parents push their child to sit or stand before they are ready—can also interfere with the child’s natural, systematic development. We offer online consultations for parents to help prevent risks and guide them through the critical stages of their child's development in the most effective way possible.

At the end of the rehabilitation course, we always provide "homework" – constructive recommendations for care and exercises that help make up for developmental delays at home, carried out by the parents. These exercises support the progress made during rehabilitation and prepare the child for the next course. It is important to understand that the recovery process for a child with cerebral palsy is complex and lengthy.

The duration of the rehabilitation course depends on the severity of cerebral palsy, the patient's age, the presence of complications, and the degree of motor impairment. The greater the developmental delay, the more intensive and prolonged the rehabilitation process. To determine the exact duration and cost, schedule a free online consultation with a doctor from the Centre.