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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:

Overview

Effective measures for the primary prevention of cerebral palsy include avoiding preterm birth, avoiding complicated delivery and avoiding head trauma in the neonate.

Primary Prevention

During pregnancy

• Avoiding preterm birth is the main preventive measure against cerebral palsy.
• Vaccination against common infection that might lead to premature birth such as German measles.
• Avoiding cigarette smoking, alcohol, and during during pregnancy.

During delivery

• Proper monitoring of fetal and mother vitals during delivery.
• Early detection of the factors that might contribute complicated delivery such as narrow pelvis.
• Delayed separation of the umbilical cord especially after complicated deliveries.

After delivery

• Ensuring proper ventilation and brain perfusion.
• Treatment of the underlying cause if possible.
• Avoiding head trauma.