Birth trauma as a cause of autism and developmental delay in children: signs, consequences, and treatment in Israel

Birth trauma is an injury a child may sustain during pregnancy or childbirth. Even with seemingly perfect births, invisible injuries can occur that can lead to autism, mental retardation (mental delay) , speech delay (delayed speech), motor impairments, and other serious conditions.

Dr. Lev Levit , a physician with 30 years of experience, a craniosacral therapist, and director of the Center for Child Development and Rehabilitation in Israel , explains how to recognize the consequences of birth trauma and restore a child's health.

Fact 1. Birth trauma can occur even before birth.

Injuries can occur:

🤰 In utero - during falls, accidents, blows to the abdominal area of a pregnant woman.
🍼 During childbirth - in case of abnormal fetal position, complications, prolonged labor, or the use of instruments (forceps, vacuum).

📌 When trauma occurs, the fetus's central nervous system (CNS) is primarily affected . Fetal malposition can lead to complications during labor.

Fact 2. Headache in an infant is one of the signs of birth trauma.

External signs of birth injury:

🧍 Skull asymmetry
💢 Hematomas, torticollis
🤮 Frequent regurgitation, vomiting
👀 Strabismus, nystagmus (eye twitching)
🤲 Tremors in arms and legs

⚠️ Parents should be wary of:

The child often rubs his head against the mattress - this is how he relieves his headache.
Crying after feeding, calming down for 10-30 minutes and then another bout of crying.
Throwing the head and limbs back, crying out in pain.

🧩 Fact 3. Natural recovery is possible, but not always

Some children recover within 6-12 months, but many have persistent effects:

🤕 Constant headaches
🚶‍♂️ Motor disorders
⚖️ Hypertonicity or hypotonicity of the limbs
♿ Paralysis (flaccid or spastic)
⏳ Developmental delays

Often, such problems are mistaken for dysbacteriosis, milk intolerance, or colic, missing the true cause—a brain injury.

💓 Fact 4. Even with an “ideal” birth, there may be a violation of the LMP

The primary respiratory mechanism (PRM) is a natural rhythm that ensures cerebrospinal fluid circulation and metabolism in the brain. Birth trauma disrupts PRM, leading to:

🧠 Reduced nutrition of the nervous tissue
🐢 Developmental delays
🗣 Speech and learning problems

CranioSacral Therapy can help correct this . Sometimes, just one or two sessions are enough to restore the functioning of the cranial and brain structures.

🚼 Fact 5. Birth trauma and child development

If the consequences of birth trauma are not addressed, it can lead to:

📉 Mental retardation ( ZPR )
🗯 Speech delay (delayed speech development)
🧩 Autism or autistic traits
🧮 Poor memory and coordination
💧 Hydrocephalus, microcephaly
🦽 Various types of paralysis

💡 Important: at the slightest suspicion of birth injury, you should show the child to an osteopath or craniosacral therapist.

Doctor's advice

Future mothers, You already know that a balanced diet, light physical activity, and a healthy lifestyle are essential. But there's an important point that often goes unnoticed.
If you have pathologies of the abdominal cavity, skeletal system, problems with joints - consult an osteopathic doctor and eliminate the problem by restoring the balance of the body's musculoskeletal system.

I recommend seeing a trusted specialist before and after giving birth.

Parents, please be aware of any signs of birth trauma in your child . Early diagnosis and treatment can completely change their future.

Treatment of birth trauma in Israel

The Dr. Levit Clinic (Israel) uses a proprietary method of craniocerebral stimulation , which:

Restores mobility of the skull bones
Normalizes the cerebrospinal fluid and circulation
Relieves the effects of birth trauma
Activates areas of the brain responsible for speech, intelligence, and motor skills
Prevents the development of autism and mental retardation

Does your child cry frequently and for a long time, turning into screaming?

Is it extremely difficult to calm your baby down? Sometimes he only calms down after he has sucked on the breast?

Does he burp often?

If a child exhibits the above-mentioned symptoms, or if there was a history of trauma or complications during birth, a specialist consultation is necessary. I advise parents not to delay and try to address the problem at the outset. The sooner assistance is provided, the greater the chance of avoiding serious complications. In addition to delays in speech and psychophysical development, and developmental delays, children with birth trauma often experience frequent pain attacks. These can cause spasticity, which may require the use of anticonvulsants, which in turn can cause developmental delays.

Dima, severe developmental delay

Doctor L.I. Levit.

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We offer parents:
✅ Free diagnostics and specialist consultation
✅ Individualized recovery program for your child
✅ Ongoing support until results are achieved

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