Patient's question:
My son is about to turn 20 months old, and he still hasn't started talking. However, he makes a lot of noise all day long. He doesn't understand what adults say, but he does understand simple words like "goodbye" and "walk." However, as soon as the TV starts playing an advertisement or is about to play one, he immediately recognizes it. His head circumference is 50 cm, and his weight is 13.5 kilograms. He was hospitalized at 17 days old due to jaundice and pneumonia. What should we do now?Doctor's answer:
Hello: According to the situation you mentioned, there is no problem with the child, and it should be attributed to individual physiological differences. Therefore, there is no need to worry.For the sake of healthy pregnancy and childbirth, it is recommended that you undergo a Down syndrome screening between weeks 14-16 at the hospital, and a 4D anomaly scan around weeks 22-26. In the later stages of pregnancy, umbilical cord blood analysis and chromosome testing can be performed to rule out any fetal abnormalities or chromosomal diseases. After the child is born, newborn screening can check for conditions such as congenital hypothyroidism and phenylketonuria. It is advised to relax and undergo prenatal examinations.