Patient's question:
My baby weighed only 2KG at birth and was a premature infant. She stayed in an incubator at the hospital for a month before coming home. At 6 months, I noticed some abnormal behaviors in her and she didn't smile either. I was very worried that she might have cerebral palsy. Could it be caused by her premature birth? Why does prematurity lead to childhood cerebral palsy?Doctor's answer:
Hello! According to your description, the causes of cerebral palsy in children include genetic factors, pregnancy-related factors, delivery-related factors, and the impact of neonatal diseases. The most common cause is hypoxia in premature infants leading to cerebral palsy.Suggestions:
1. Infants or newborns under 3 months may exhibit irritability, constant crying, poor appetite, and sleep difficulties.
2. Early feeding, eating, chewing, drinking, and swallowing difficulties, as well as drooling and respiratory issues.
3. Infants who have passed the "100-day" milestone still cannot hold their heads up, and at 4-5 months, their heads still sway when picked up and held upright.
4. If an infant is still thumb-retracting and not opening their hands at 4 months post-birth, cerebral palsy should be suspected.
It is recommended to take them to the hospital for an intelligence test.