Prematurity and Periventricular Leukomalacia

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Prematurity and PVL (Periventricular Leukomalacia) are closely connected — and understanding that connection is critical for parents.

In this video, Houston birth injury attorney Adam Funk explains what PVL is, why premature babies are especially vulnerable, and how this type of brain injury can lead to long-term conditions like cerebral palsy.

Periventricular leukomalacia (PVL) is a form of brain injury that affects the white matter of the brain. The brain is made up of:

• Gray matter – responsible for processing and thinking
• White matter – the “wiring system” that sends signals for movement and coordination

When the white matter becomes damaged, babies may later develop:

• Cerebral palsy
• Quadriplegia
• Motor delays
• Developmental impairments

Prematurity (birth before 37 weeks) significantly increases the risk of PVL because a premature baby’s brain is still developing and is extremely vulnerable to injury.

PVL can be triggered by:

• Oxygen deprivation (hypoxia)
• Maternal infection
• Inflammation
• Complications related to untreated or mismanaged preterm labor

In some cases, premature birth — and the resulting brain injury — may have been preventable if doctors properly identified and treated preterm labor, infection, or fetal distress.

If your child was born prematurely and later diagnosed with PVL or cerebral palsy, it’s important to understand whether the medical team followed the appropriate standard of care.

If you have questions about prematurity, PVL, or potential birth injury malpractice in Texas, this video provides helpful guidance for families seeking answers.

📍 Adam Funk
Houston, Texas Birth Injury Attorney
Representing families affected by preventable brain injuries

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