Question
What should you do if your baby sucks in amniotic fluid after birth?
Answer
If a newborn aspirates amniotic fluid and develops hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, an MRI performed one month later shows improvement compared to the previous one, and the baby is recovering slowly. Doctors suggest continuing to observe the baby’s condition to determine if medication is needed. The impact on the baby’s brain development largely depends on the clinical symptoms. As long as the baby maintains a good mental state, has a good appetite, and is responsive, medication is generally not required. Later on, rehabilitation therapy and physical therapy are mainly conducted, usually involving two sessions. Additionally, exposing the baby to sunlight more often and supplementing with cod liver oil on time can promote gastrointestinal motility and aid in limb development.