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New Study – Magnesium Reduces Risk of Cerebral Palsy among Babies
A new study shows that using magnesium to delay premature labor can actually reduce the baby’s risk of developing cerebral palsy. Magnesium sulfate helps stabilize blood vessels, limits damage caused by oxygen depletion and protects against injuries that could cause inflammation and swelling. These various benefits may help protect an endangered child from developing cerebral palsy.
Research that has been based on several studies since 1995, suggests a lower rate of cerebral palsy in preterm babies whose mothers were given magnesium sulfate when premature labor began. Federal investigators at 20 research centers affiliated with the Maternal Fetal Medicine Units Network conducted one of the largest studies to date to explore the link between cerebral palsy and magnesium sulfate given during pregnancy.
The women participating in the study reported to one of the 20 research centers between the 24th and 31st weeks of pregnancy and all of the women were experiencing premature labor. Each woman was randomly chosen to be given either magnesium sulfate or a placebo. Researchers monitored the babies born for symptoms of cerebral palsy, which they categorized as moderate, severe or fatal. Mild cases were not evaluated because mild cases of cerebral palsy often correct themselves.
The study was published in the August 28th issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
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