Lack of oxygen can be pretty traumatic.

Don't try thinking too hard.

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From:   St. John's University Cerebral Palsy List
[mailto:[log in to unmask]]  On Behalf Of Betty Alfred
Sent:   Friday, March 31, 2000 3:04 PM
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Subject:        Re: bilirubin/kernitures/ rh factor

This is very educational.  I thought some kind of trauma to the brain,
like a
stroke or physical trauma, was the only thing that caused CP. That's
what I
get for thinking, eh?

In a message dated 03/31/2000 1:41:25 PM Eastern Standard Time,
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<< Yes. but if the hospital had transfused my dad's blood into me,
 everything would've been fine.  My younger cousin had the same problem
 as I did, and they transfused my uncle's blood into her, and she
doesn't
 have c.p., for which I'm glad for.
 Mike

 Magenta Raine wrote:
 >
 > yes kathy. if the dr had checked my mom and dad's blood type, they
would
have
 > known to be careful.  of course in 1956 they didn't have blue lights
or
other
 > treatment for bilirubin like my little niece got because she had the
same
 > problem as me. my count was sky high, hers was not as high, so she is
fine.
 > no cp.
 > >>