Patient's question:
Pregnant at 5 weeks. Scheduled prenatal check-ups, results are normal. No intrauterine infection factors before delivery. Currently no signs of hydrocephalus or choking on water. Big anomaly scan in a few days. What is the probability of cerebral palsy after the baby is born. Cesarean sectionDoctor's answer:
It is very difficult to determine during pregnancy whether the fetus has cerebral palsy, unless there are abnormal growth and development of the fetal head—either too small or too large, which can be detected. There is a higher risk of cerebral palsy. It is recommended that you undergo regular prenatal examinations to monitor the fetus's condition.Cerebral palsy is generally related to factors such as difficult labor, prolonged labor, obstructed labor, and neonatal brain hemorrhage during delivery. You can consider undergoing a Down syndrome screening.
It is challenging to detect brain diseases in the fetus during pregnancy. Unless there are genetic chromosomal issues, which can be identified through amniocentesis by examining the chromosomes of shed cells.