Question
My wife is eight and a half months pregnant and is about to give birth. However, I heard that one of her colleagues had a child with cerebral palsy, and she is very worried. We would like to know what kind of symptoms cerebral palsy in infants might present?
Answer
The main symptoms of cerebral palsy may include persistent crying and restlessness, difficulty in feeding, unstable standing posture, inability to lift the head within the first hundred days, and head shaking from side to side within the first three months after birth. Normal infants will smile at humans around 4-6 weeks old, but cerebral palsy infants may show a more indifferent expression. By six months old, they may still not be able to reach out and grasp objects. If these symptoms appear, it is important to seek a re-examination promptly. Different causes can lead to different symptoms, so patients should go to a regular top-tier hospital for a comprehensive examination as soon as possible for targeted treatment and early recovery.