Cerebral Palsy Mum

With my child with cerebral palsy – I just got recognised as one of their top fans! 🎉

I love this picture. With his interim assistant and cousin.

Someone woke early with mummy to get ready for church this morning. He was yawning all through in the service today.

Sleep, No, be alert No.

Constance ,you are a character. 😁😁

My son had the first seizure when he was 2 months old in the hospital.
He had a scan which revealed a rupture in the brain.
I didn't know that our strory with seizure began.

What we need to know about cerebral palsy.

✨ Why Are Seizures So Common in Children With Cerebral Palsy? ✨
(And what every parent should know 💛)

If you’re a parent or caregiver of a child with cerebral palsy, you’re definitely not alone if seizures are part of your daily reality. In fact, nearly 1 in 3 children with CP experience seizures or epilepsy — and understanding why can make a huge difference in how you support them. 💙

Here’s the simple truth 👇

🧠 Cerebral palsy affects the developing brain, often before birth or shortly after. When certain areas of the brain are injured or don’t develop normally — especially the parts responsible for electrical activity — the brain can send mixed signals. Those mixed signals can trigger seizures.

💥 It’s not the child’s fault. It’s not your fault.
It’s simply how the brain reacts to early injury or abnormal development.

Here are the biggest reasons seizures are more common in CP kids:

🔹 Early brain injury can disrupt normal electrical pathways.
🔹 Abnormal brain development increases the chance of misfiring neurons.
🔹 Low oxygen at birth, infections, or strokes can create seizure-prone areas in the brain.
🔹 Children with spastic quadriplegia or more severe CP types have a higher risk because larger parts of the brain may be affected.

But here’s the part that gives hope ✨
With proper medical care, early detection, the right medications, and supportive therapies, many children with CP and seizures live full, joyful, and incredibly strong lives.

💛 If your child has seizures, you’re not alone. You’re doing amazing.
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Toilet training - is it achieve in children with CP?

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Welcome to Cerebral Palsy Mum 💚
I’m a proud mum to a brave, beautiful boy living with Cerebral Palsy.
This page exists to:
🌿 Create awareness about CP
🌿 Support special-needs families
🌿 Share our journey — the highs, lows, and everything in between
🌿 Advocate for understanding, accessibility, and dignity
🌿 Remind parents: you are not alone

Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, educator, or simply someone who cares — thank you for being here.
Please follow, engage, and share posts that inspire you.
Together, we can change how the world sees disability, one story at a time. 💚✨

Constance in 2020 in one of his best school - Bethel Hills, Lagos, Nigeria.
Here ,he was understood and treated with love and as individual.

Thank you Bethel Hill. You gave him a happy experience.

I have been too quite in pushing the goal of this page which is to - create awareness on cerebral palsy and give support to families especially in Nigeria who are struggling with the reality of cerebral palsy and how to manage it.

I will be dropping posts according to my experience with my son.
Kindly, help me to grow this page by following, engaging and sharing my posts.

Cerebral palsy is not an easy journey.
Treat the children who didn't not choose to be in that condition with understanding and love.

🍼 Feeding Challenges in Children with Cerebral Palsy 💬

Did you know that many children with cerebral palsy struggle with feeding due to muscle control issues? These challenges can affect chewing, swallowing, posture, and even emotional well-being.

💡 Common struggles include:
- Difficulty chewing or swallowing (dysphagia)
- Risk of choking or aspiration
- Long, tiring mealtimes
- Poor nutrition and growth delays
- Sensory aversions to textures or temperatures

👩‍⚕️ Support makes a difference:
With help from speech therapists, dietitians, and occupational therapists, families can explore modified diets, feeding tools, and even tube feeding when needed. It’s not just about nutrition—it’s about dignity, safety, and connection.

📚 Learn more from Cerebral Palsy Guidance—a trusted resource for families and caregivers.

Let’s raise awareness and support families navigating these challenges. 💙

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