A stroke that occurs in the last part of the pregnancy (before birth) or in the first few weeks of a baby’s life (up to 28 days) is called a perinatal stroke. There are three types of perinatal stroke:
Perinatal arterial ischaemic stroke (PAIS)
This type of stroke occurs when an artery supplying blood to an area of the brain narrows or becomes blocked. The blockage limits the amount of blood reaching the area of the brain and causes brain damage.
Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST)
A condition where a blood clot forms in a vein and/or sinuses (channels) inside the brain (as opposed
to in an artery). CVST may affect veins near the outer surface of the brain (superficial) or veins deeper inside the brain tissue. This type of blood clot can block the drainage of blood and fluids from the brain, which can lead to brain swelling and a stroke.
Haemorrhagic stroke
A stroke caused by a broken blood vessel within the brain.
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Jacob had a stroke which was suspected to have happened before or during his birth. In this moving account, his Mum Becca who had Jacob aged 17 shares their experience.
