Patient's question:
When she was born, there was some cloudy amniotic fluid, and the doctor recommended a C-section, but her mother refused. She insisted on a natural birth. Right after birth, her whole body was purple, and she stayed in an incubator for more than a week. Now the child is over three months old and still very soft all over. We are all suspecting whether she might have cerebral palsy.Doctor's answer:
Cerebral palsy is not obvious in the early stages and gradually becomes apparent as the child grows. For example, if you are lying on your stomach at 3 months, you cannot lift your head and chest. If you are still in a fist shape at 4 months without hands, you will remain in that position. When you are sitting, you cannot stand up. If you are sitting for 4 to 5 months, you will not roll over or reach for things. At 5 to 6 months, you cannot sit without support, and your posture is less natural than that of a typical child. When standing at 6 to 7 months, your legs may cross; at 8 to 9 months, you may not climb, indicating developmental delays. Additionally, muscle tone increases, and your limbs may appear stiff. Your head may tilt backward, and you may have startling reactions after 6 months. These are early signs of cerebral palsy. Given your child's current condition, I recommend conducting relevant examinations to confirm the diagnosis.