If cerebral palsy has been caused by mistakes that a medical professional has made either during pregnancy or during the birth, you may be entitled to cerebral palsy compensation. Such mistakes can include: Failure to diagnose an infection during pregnancy Failure to monitor the baby’s heart rate Failure to monitor blood sugar levels Delays in delivering the baby (also by Caesarean Section) Misuse of drugs Poor treatment of jaundice Complications with the umbilical cord resulting in lack of oxygen to the baby