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:

  1. 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.
  1. 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.