Cerebral palsy is a debilitating injury to the brain that can occur before, during, or after birthing. This often occurs due to low oxygen levels resulting in neuronal cell death. This can be the result of bad practice on the part of your healthcare provider, midwife, or nurse. Signs and Symptoms of Cerebral Palsy include: Lack of muscle tone where the infant has improper body movements, lack of balance, and posture The infant may have a bluish color or be darker than normal An infant may have failed to breathe following delivery or required some form of a respirator to maintain respiratory function. The infant may have experienced seizures within 48 hours of delivery With time, the child is will develop slowly and not developing skills at a normal time such a crawling, walking and talking due to lack of muscle tone There will be problems with eating and swallowing due to lack of muscle tone