Patient's question:
The baby is almost 5 months old. During the pulling-to-sit training, the baby cannot lift its head at all. However, when held upright, the baby can hold its head up, but not very steadily. The baby was born one month premature. What could be the reason?Doctor's answer:
Your baby's symptoms are generally considered to be related to delayed neurodevelopment, which is typically a symptom of cerebral palsy. This symptom is usually associated with premature birth, poor neurodevelopment. The hospital's child health department should conduct a comprehensive developmental assessment, perform an MRI, and actively engage in functional exercises. It is likely just a manifestation of a premature infant, where physical growth and development, as well as various functions, have not yet fully matured. It does not necessarily qualify as cerebral palsy.