Patient's question:
When she was born, there was some, the doctor recommended a cesarean section, but her mother refused, insisting on a natural birth. When she was first born, her whole body was purple and she stayed in an incubator for more than a week. Now the child is already three and a half months old, and her whole body is still very soft. We are all suspicious that she might have cerebral palsy.Doctor's answer:
Cerebral palsy is not apparent in early stages and gradually becomes noticeable 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 hand movement, you will not be able to stand up when sitting. If you are sitting at 4 to 5 months, you will not roll over or reach for things. At 5 to 6 months, you will not sit properly, and your posture will not be as natural as that of a typical child. When standing at 6 to 7 months, your legs may cross; at 8 to 9 months, you will not climb, indicating developmental delays. Additionally, muscle tone may increase, causing some stiffness in the limbs, a preference for tilting the head backward, and startling reactions after six months. These are early signs of cerebral palsy. Given your child's current condition, I recommend undergoing relevant examinations for a definitive diagnosis.