Patient's question:
Daughter at 35 weeks and 5 days via C-section, admitted to the hospital for jaundice treatment five days after birth. Today marks three months since birth. The child doesn't cry much and is very calm, feeding normally. In recent days, there have been one or two instances of choking and spitting up milk. The child can bend forward but will not jump. After being helped to lift their head after jumping, they can lift it. The child loves to clench one fist and kick their legs. When held upright, they need support on their back to keep their head steady. They don't follow sounds very well.Doctor's answer:
The child's corrected age is less than three months. The symptoms you mentioned do not necessarily indicate that there is definitely an issue, but it is essential to be cautious. Currently, it cannot be said that the child has cerebral palsy, but there should be consideration of developmental delay. It is recommended to take the child to see a doctor and consult a local pediatric rehabilitation specialist for diagnosis. A developmental evaluation should be conducted for the child to determine if there is any problem. If there is indeed an issue, it is necessary to start rehabilitation training and treatment as early as possible.