The CP Family Network is a group of families whose children developed Cerebral Palsy because of medical errors and birthing problems that could have been prevented. They share their stories and provide information about Cerebral Palsy, its treatments, causes and diagnosis, and the legal issues surrounding their cases: www.CPFamilyNetwork.org
The CP Family Network strives to ALERT the public about what to watch out for, how to prevent medical errors and what to do if you suspect something. Any child is a gift, but raising a child with Cerebral Palsy is a special challenge and responsibility because of the necessity of special services, full time care-taking and high cost of healthcare.
This network of families and caretakers encourage you to participate with others through their online forums and message board.
"After all the information came out, I was bitter. But eventually I put it in my heart to forgive.
It's not about the money, but it helps a lot, because brain injury causes a lot of problems that
you don't know about early on."
"First, you cry. You bawl. You ask yourself, 'why me?' But then I looked at Nathan and I
thought, 'He's exactly the same kid he was before. Now you just know more.'"
"I would tell anyone who's had an experience like ours to keep asking questions.
Don't let them go unanswered. Get a qualified lawyer to look into your case, and don't give up hope."
"The saddest moment came when Ken told us that if Lizzy had been born any time between when I came
in at 7 a.m. until 10 p.m., she would be fine. The doctor had misread the fetal monitoring strips.
She had made a mistake."
