Question
I am not feeling well and hope to have a healthy child, but I have given birth to a child with cerebral palsy. It’s very sad and painful. What dietary precautions should cerebral palsy patients take? What should they avoid eating?
Answer
Premature infants, due to their poor immune function, low vitality, and fragility, are a highly vulnerable group. Experts both domestically and internationally have pointed out that low birth weight infants often have multiple fatal causes, including intraventricular hemorrhage and hyaline membrane disease. Survivors may also suffer from neurological development defects or intellectual disability. Conversely, the birth of very large babies should also be avoided, primarily due to the risks of difficult labor and asphyxia, which can also harm the central nervous system and lead to cerebral palsy. Cerebral palsy is mainly characterized by motor impairments, particularly abnormal posture and muscle tone.