Giving a magnesium sulfate infusion to women experiencing early labor can significantly reduce their risk of delivering a baby with cerebral palsy, a recent review found.
Cerebral palsy risks were reduced by 29 percent, the authors found.
Inexpensive Infusion Helps Prevent Cerebral Palsy in Babies, Clinicians Encourage Global Uptake
Magnesium sulfate, when given to pregnant women at risk of early delivery, significantly reduces the risk of cerebral palsy, according to researchers.
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Cara Michelle Miller is a freelance writer and holistic health educator. She taught at the Pacific College of Health and Science in NYC for 12 years and led communication seminars for engineering students at The Cooper Union. She now writes articles with a focus on integrative care and holistic modalities.
