Is a baby who can already lift their head at one month old likely to have cerebral palsy?

Patient's question:

The baby has already learned to lift its eyes just a month after birth. The elders say this is called "eye-lifting wind," which is bad for the baby's head and can easily lead to cerebral palsy. I think that since I let the baby lie on its stomach every day to practice lifting its eyes, it should not be serious enough to cause cerebral palsy. It's quite sad.

Doctor's answer:

The medical history you described, I have carefully reviewed. The baby lifting its eyes at one month old proves that the baby has excellent physical health and is not lacking in calcium, which has no relation to cerebral palsy. Children with cerebral palsy cannot lift their heads; this is caused by severe oxygen deprivation during the delivery process. Please do not overthink or become overly anxious. As long as the baby is in good spirits and eating and sleeping normally, there is nothing to worry about. If you still feel uneasy, you can go to the local pediatric hospital for a thorough examination, and everything will become clear.

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