What are the early signs of cerebral palsy in newborns?

Patient's question:

My child was very lively and active when they were born. But now, after two and a half months have passed, I'm increasingly feeling something is wrong. Because the child barely moves their eyes now. Even when you look at them, they don't react. They just lie there motionless, staying very still. I went to the hospital for a check-up, and the doctor said it's cerebral palsy.

Doctor's answer:

Hello. Symptoms of cerebral palsy: (1) Children often cry. Move less. Crying is weak and quiet. Or crying. Stimulated. Fear or repeated meat. (2) Feeding difficulties after birth. Such as weak suction. Difficulty swallowing. Poor oral closure. (3) Incoordination of movement. Asymmetric movement and random movement are rarely seen. (4) Muscle tone abnormalities often occur. Abnormal posture and movement patterns. (5) Delayed motor development. For example. Within 3 to 4 months. Unable to hold the child's prone position upright. Children usually cannot maintain a fixed posture. When standing. They must frequently adjust to maintain an upright posture. Learn to walk later than normal children. To achieve more stable balance when walking. The distance between the left and right feet is wider. Gait is unclear. Directionality is poorer.

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