There is no natural cure for intraventricular hemorrhage, but there are steps doctors and mothers can take to help prevent or lessen effects of the condition.

Mothers with a high risk of premature delivery may be prescribed certain steroids to reduce the risk of a premature baby developing it.

If it is discovered that the baby is suffering from intraventricular hemorrhage, doctors can try to lessen symptoms and stabilize the baby to prevent more damage while it heals.

In more extreme cases, surgery can be used to try to stabilize the baby’s condition. Before surgery, doctors may drain the cerebrospinal fluid with a needle or through less invasive surgery to relieve pressure on the ventricles.

Generally, babies with less severe grades of intraventricular hemorrhage will heal on their own; however, medical assistance can give them the best chance to recover with no or minimal damage.