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What are the chances of my new baby being born with cerebral palsy, just as a random case?
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Quoted risk 5/1000: The basic risk of any pregnancy for unexpected outcome is ~4% which includes the 5/1000 risk of cerebral palsy. If concerned, a detailed review of your family tree and personal health with a geneticist may shed light on your personal risks for specific issues.
Answered 10/4/2012
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Extremely low: Full term infants born with no complications are at very low risk of cerebral palsy. It most commonly occurs in children born prematurely, or where there was a complication during pregnancy or delivery. It can be associated with some genetic defects or other developmental disorders.
Answered 3/8/2015
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