Pediatric Stroke affects about 1 in 2700 infants and occur way prior to birth. The reasons for babies having a stroke range from a maternal infection to a lack of oxygen, however more research needs to be done. The long-term effects are different for each child and also depend on how soon after the stroke happened the diagnosis was made. As usual, the sooner, the better. A baby's brain grows incredibly fast, with lots and lots of brain cells that later on won't be needed, so their chances of recovery are quite well with the right therapy.
If you want to learn more about Pediatric Stroke or you or someone you know has been diagnosed with it, visit the Children's Hemiplegia and Stroke Association at:
http://www.chasa.org/index.html
Find helpful information about this diagnosis, the possible long-term effects and how to help!
Here is the latest fact sheet:
Pediatric Stroke Fact Sheet
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