Can traumatic birth cause cerebral palsy? What exactly is cerebral palsy? And can it be prevented or cured?
In this deeply personal episode, paediatric physiotherapist Lisa Rogers Sergeant shares a side of her career she has rarely spoken about publicly.
After spending more than 25 years working with babies and children including children with complex neurological conditions, Lisa explains what cerebral palsy really is, how neurological disorders can affect movement and development, and why there is always hope.
Rather than creating fear, this episode aims to build understanding, compassion and awareness for children living with neurological disabilities and their families.
Lisa also explains:
What happens when the brain is injured before, during or shortly after birth
Why cerebral palsy looks different in every child
The incredible ability of a baby's brain to adapt through neuroplasticity
How physiotherapy and early intervention can dramatically influence outcomes
What EHCPs (Education, Health and Care Plans) are and how they support children in school
The importance of inclusion for children with disabilities in mainstream education
CMV (cytomegalovirus) infection during pregnancy and why every expectant parent should know about it
Why birth planning and informed decision-making matter
Why she chose an elective caesarean section after years of working with children affected by birth injuries
This episode is also the introduction to a special two-part series. Next week, Lisa is joined by childbirth attorney Gina Mundy, who explains practical ways parents can reduce the risk of birth injury and discusses what every family should know before labour begins.
Whether you're pregnant, planning a family, or simply want a better understanding of childhood neurological conditions, this is an episode filled with compassion, education and hope.
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