Could Caffeine in Pregnancy Help Prevent Cerebral Palsy in Kids?

  • Cerebral palsy can occur when newborns go through a period of low oxygen supply

  • Exhaustive research suggests that caffeine, given to moms in pregnancy and newborns after birth, might prevent severe cerebral palsy

  • Experiments have so far only been conducted in sheep; human trials are planned

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