Will My Child Die Young Because of Cerebral Palsy?
When your pregnancy test comes back positive, images of holidays, playgroups and years of laughter flood your mind. When you are given the devastating news that your child has cerebral palsy, those pleasant dreams may suddenly feel like a death sentence.
And you wonder, “How long will my baby live?”
Answering that question is as difficult as knowing how long you or anyone else in your family will live. There are no hard and fast rules on the life expectancy of children with cerebral palsy.
What some research has shown is that if your child has severe cerebral palsy, he could develop other medical complications that may shorten his life. However, if your child’s condition is typical, he is expected to have a normal life expectancy.
Take Proactive Measures to Protect Your Child’s Health
Nutritional intake—If your child does not get adequate nourishment, he will become ill and fail to thrive.
Activity levels—Lack of exercise or physical therapy can eventually take a toll on your child’s health, causing complications later in adulthood. The weight gain and stress caused by lack of physical activity can other health issues as well, including heart trouble, high blood pressure, and a potentially shortened life expectancy.
Be sure and talk to your child’s health care provider about good nutrition and proper exercise to protect his longevity.
Seek Financial Aid to Hire the Support You Need
Hiring a nutritionist, therapist, and/or other specialists to help your child have a long, healthy life is costly. You shouldn’t have to bear the full financial burden, but especially if your child’s cerebral palsy could have been prevented in the first place.
What should you do? Seek expert advice now. It’s the only way to know if your doctor and medical team did everything possible to keep you and your baby safe and healthy. If your doctor failed you and your baby in any way, you may be entitled to financial help.
Contact 4MYCHILD today and see if your child is eligible for Benefits4Life.
