Pregnancy, Childbirth, Infections, Antibiotics, Cerebral palsy, Physical impairment, Brain development, Failure to develop, Self-esteem, Emotional adjustment

PM News . 23 September 2008 . Pg 10

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Researchers have found that pregnant women who are given antibiotics to halt premature labor may be at a higher risk of having babies with cerebral palsy. The study found that children born to mothers who took both antibiotics had almost triple the risk of developing cerebral palsy compared to untreated women. The study also found that mothers who took one antibiotic had a higher risk of having children with the condition compared to untreated women.

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Researchers have found that pregnant women who are given antibiotics to halt premature labor may be at a higher risk of having babies with cerebral palsy. The study found that children born to mothers who took both antibiotics had almost triple the risk of developing cerebral palsy compared to untreated women. The study also found that mothers who took one antibiotic had a higher risk of having children with the condition compared to untreated women.