title: Obstetric factors in cerebral palsy.
abstract: A study was carried out on the patient population of two cerebral palsy facilities serving Northeast New York State to evaluate obstetric factors which might be associated with the development of cerebral palsy. A combination of available medical records and a maternal questionnaire was used for analysis. Of 605 contracted, 158 mothers (26%) provided valid and detailed data, and the study was confined to these 158 patients. A positive association was found with increased reproductive loss, prematurity, and vaginal breech delivery. The need to develop and adopt a comprehensive uniform record system for the pregnant patient and her child is underscored. The limitations of a single factor retrospective study are acknowledged.
mesh_terms: D000017:ABO Blood-Group System; D000740:Anemia / Q000150:complications; D000773:Anesthesia, Obstetrical; D001722:Birth Order; D001787:Blood Group Incompatibility / Q000150:complications; D002547:Cerebral Palsy / Q000209:etiology*; D036861:Delivery, Obstetric; D005260:Female; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000150:complications; D005322:Premature Rupture of Fetal Membranes / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000150:complications; D010298:Parity; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications; D011249:Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012204:Rh-Hr Blood-Group System
chemical_list: D000017:ABO Blood-Group System; D012204:Rh-Hr Blood-Group System