Usually the children do not have cerebral palsy. People with cerebral palsy are people like everyone else. They want to be part of their communities. They work, play, volunteer, go to movies, cheer at sports events, surf the net and shop at the stores and buy cars and homes. Research is showing that good prenatal care and the right vitamins and minerals assist with the development of the baby.
Folic acid is important for the development of the fetus.
High risk pregnancies with twins and premature births need extra care and medical attention which may not prevent but assists with chances of survival. With medical breakthroughs doctors are saving more and more babies who are born sooner. Complications can arise and the baby may have cerebral palsy. Babies who are premature or twins may have a higher chance of developing cerebral palsy. As the baby develops from three months on, you may note slowness in developing skills.