Magnesium Sulphate May Reduce Cerebral Palsy (Medical News Today)Giving magnesium sulphate to stop women from going into premature labour could reduce the chances of babies later being diagnosed with moderate to severe cerebral palsy, said researchers in the US.
Epsom salts may prevent cerebral palsy (Deseret Morning News)Preterm babies are significantly less likely to develop cerebral palsy if their mothers are given magnesium sulfate before childbirth, according to new research that could spark a shift in care for women who go into early labor.