Patient's question:
A neighbor's child had slightly cloudy amniotic fluid when they were born. The doctor recommended a cesarean section, but her mother refused and insisted on a natural birth. Right after birth, the baby was completely purple and stayed in an incubator for more than a week. Now the child is over three months old and still very soft all over. We're all wondering if they might have cerebral palsy.Doctor's answer:
The main causes of cerebral palsy are premature birth, congenital injuries, perinatal asphyxia, and kernicterus. Mother infected: The mother is infected with rubella, cytomegalovirus, toxoplasmosis, syphilis, herpes simplex virus, Epstein-Barr virus, etc., during the embryonic period. Congenital infections and malformations occur through the placenta invading the fetus. These are the causes of cerebral palsy, guidance: Hello! The main characteristics of cerebral palsy are central motor disorders and abnormal posture. At the same time, it is often accompanied by various disabilities, such as intellectual, visual, auditory, eating, swallowing, speaking, and behavioral abnormalities. It will severely affect the lives of at-risk children. It is necessary to promptly check for abnormalities in newborns to avoid missing a good treatment opportunity. Wish you health!