Question
My baby was born premature at 32 weeks, weighing 3.48 pounds. Now, at 5 months old, he weighs about 14 pounds. He still doesn’t actively reach for things, can’t roll over. He can stand and lift his head while crawling. He can also be amused. When held, his hands don’t actively rest on your shoulders, and he’s prone to cerebral palsy, which worries me. Shouldn’t we consider rehabilitation?
Answer
It’s difficult to feed the baby after birth; if there’s weak suction, instability in the head or upward position, if by four months they still can’t support their weight with their forearms, if their toes or lower limbs are too straight when standing, or if they cross their legs. Pregnancy infections, rubella, severe pregnancy-induced hypertension, asphyxia at birth, premature birth, severe jaundice, intracranial hemorrhage after birth can lead to cerebral palsy. Increase the amount of talking and activity. Parents should not lose confidence because they can’t talk to their child. Can the child understand? Family members should use every opportunity to communicate with their children. This can also alleviate the child’s symptoms.