Скачать или смотреть Her head doubled in size in 15 minutes (Life with Cerebral Palsy) | Unclog with Aproko Doctor Ep. 14

What happens when your child’s first cry turns into a lifetime of unexpected battles?

In this emotional episode, Aproko Doctor sits down with Oluwakemi Oluwakayode, a Nigerian mother whose 8-year journey with her daughter’s cerebral palsy shows how easily one medical oversight can change everything.

Oluwakemi shares:
How untreated newborn jaundice led to her baby’s brain injury
⁠What parents must know about bilirubin levels, immunization reactions & seizures
⁠The daily struggles and stigma of raising a child with cerebral palsy in Nigeria
⁠How she built a support community for mothers like her — Goal Getters
⁠The financial, mental and emotional toll on Nigerian families caring for special needs children
⁠Her biggest advice for parents: acceptance and community can save you.

Don’t keep this to yourself — share with every parent, caregiver, teacher and health worker.

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0:00 - Introduction and Emotional Impact of Child’s Condition
0:48 - Birth and Initial Jaundice Diagnosis
2:08 - Discharge After Phototherapy and Immunization Reaction
3:22 - Emergency Hospital Visit and Initial Dismissal by Doctor
4:24 - Child Enters Coma and Diagnosis of Low Blood Level
5:18 - Discovery of Subdural Hematoma and Hospital Stay
6:42 - Child Regains Consciousness After Coma
7:50 - Medication Error Causes Brain Swelling
8:47 - Discharge and Follow-Up with Neurologist
9:33 - Recommendation for Physiotherapy and Speech Therapy
10:22 - Explanation of Cerebral Palsy Causes
13:00 - Onset of Seizures at Seven Months
14:24 - Treatment with Epilim for Seizures
16:24 - Pre-Seizure Signs and Loss of Head Control
17:50 - Efforts to Manage Seizures and Therapy Challenges
19:23 - Financial Strain and Stopping Home Therapy
19:47 - Impact on Career and Resignation from Job
20:22 - Negative Reactions from Parents at School
22:16 - Struggles with Therapy Access and Costs
23:36 - Impact on Relationships and Cutting Off Friends
24:36 - Family Support and Husband’s Role
25:37 - Reflections on Jaundice and Cerebral Palsy Knowledge
26:36 - Types of Cerebral Palsy Explained
27:42 - Mental Health Struggles and Near-Suicide Attempt
28:02 - Finding Support Through Cerebral Palsy Community
29:55 - Challenges Finding a School for Child
31:29 - Creation of Community for Special Needs Mothers
33:50 - Financial Burden of Child’s Care and Medications
35:36 - Call for Government Support and Subsidized Medications
38:02 - Lack of Education from Nigerian Healthcare System
38:48 - Experiences of Discrimination Due to Child’s Condition
39:48 - Issues with Public Schools for Special Needs Children
41:07 - Neglect and Tragic Outcomes in Special Needs Facilities
43:19 - Personal Responsibility and Pregnancy Reflections
43:57 - Maintaining Mental Health Through Sports and Socializing
44:46 - Support from Husband and Celebrity with Similar Experience
46:12 - Advice for Mothers of Special Needs Children
47:27 - Community on WhatsApp and Plans for Expansion
48:53 - Supporting Another Mother in Crisis
49:40 - Need for Specialized Cerebral Palsy Chair
50:55 - Encouragement to Register Community for Structure
51:57 - Call for Donations and Community Support
53:04 - Moments of Joy with Child’s Smiles and Reactions
54:20 - Conclusion and Gratitude for Sharing Story

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