4. Low Oxygen During Birth
During pregnancy and immediately after birth, the brain is high ‘plastic’. Large amounts of neurotransmitters and hormones such as brain-derived neurotrophic factor, and nerve growth factor, will be produced in order to regulate and encourage the growth of the brain and the formation of new connections as the child learns to make their way in the world.
As such, the brain is also highly susceptible to damage at this point. And if you should be starved of oxygen during this highly critical period, then it can result in a whole range of different health problems.
Other forms of traumatic birth may also increase the risk of epilepsy or other conditions forming.