Patient's question:
My son was born two months premature, and he is now just 34 days old. The brain development check-up showed that it's not too good. I'm wondering if he will develop normally by his due birth date?Doctor's answer:
Hello, premature babies have smaller brain volumes and lower IQs. In the first two years after birth, the brains of premature babies develop most rapidly, have the greatest plasticity, and the best compensatory ability. Guidance: It is recommended to conduct intelligence tests, motor development assessments, muscle tone assessments, electroencephalograms, auditory and visual examinations, color Doppler ultrasound of the heart, and other tests to determine the child's developmental level. Attention should be paid to enhancing nutrition and care.