Question
A male infant weighing 4 jin and 8 li (approximately 2.4 kg) at birth showed no weight gain after 20 days of hospitalization. At a check-up one month and seven days later, his weight was 5 jin and 4 li (approximately 3 kg). The doctor diagnosed him with developmental delay. The baby was born on the 10th of May, at eight months of gestation, weighing 4 jin and 8 li. How can one determine if this is a case of developmental delay in preterm babies?
Answer
In this situation, it is recommended to provide the infant with a mixture of breast milk and formula. Additionally, supply 800 units of cod liver oil daily to supplement nutrition. The mother should take calcium tablets and drink nutrient-rich chicken soup, fish soup, pork bone soup, and pig’s hoof soup to enhance the nutritional value of breast milk. Moreover, more tactile stimulation should be given to the baby.