Question
How should postpartum prevention be carried out for pediatric cerebral palsy?
Answer
For the postpartum prevention of pediatric cerebral palsy, the main measures include:
- Preventing the occurrence of infectious diseases:
- Practice hospital delivery.
- Pay attention to the newborn’s skin care.
- Keep the newborn’s umbilical cord dry and clean.
- Closely observe the changes in jaundice.
- Pay attention to the observation of the anterior fontanelle.
- Practice breastfeeding.
- Establish a high-risk child file, carry out newborn neurological behavior assessment, and regular physical examinations (once every 1-2 months), while also performing Vojta posture reflex examination.