Delivery modalities and challenges in cerebral palsy patients: A case study

Title : Delivery modalities and challenges in cerebral palsy patients: A case study

Abstract:

Cerebral palsy (CP) presents unique challenges during pregnancy and delivery due to associated motor impairments, comorbidities, and sensory deficits. As medical advancements increase the number of women with CP reaching childbearing age, tailored obstetric care becomes essential. This case study examines the delivery of a 23-year-old primigravida at 34 weeks gestation with chronic hypertension and CP, who had undergone multiple surgeries for limb contracture correction. Due to her limited range of motion, inability to feel contractions, unstable lie, and hypertensive emergency, a cesarean section was performed. This case highlights the importance of personalized care for CP patients, focusing on physical limitations and potential sensory deficits to optimize maternal and fetal outcomes.

Biography:

Cristina, originally from Ecuador. she grew up in a beautiful coastal city where she developed a deep love for animals, volleyball, and helping people. Playing volleyball taught me to be a team player and empathetic. My interest in medicine grew during high school, where she often offered informal health advice with my parents' supervision, both doctors. After medical school in Quito, where she rotated through both private and public hospitals, she saw firsthand the challenges people face with limited access to quality medical care. Determined to expand my skills, she came to the United States to develop clinical abilities and gain new perspectives in patient care, with a focus on compassion, connection, and making a difference.