Question
A family member’s child has been diagnosed with congenital cerebral palsy, and they are hoping to understand the methods of preventing infant cerebral palsy. Specifically, they want to know if there are any specific preventive measures to avoid their future children being affected by this disease as well.
Answer
The prevention of cerebral palsy should begin from the time the fetus is growing in the mother’s womb to achieve the best preventive effect. As more and more families are affected by cerebral palsy, the importance of preventing pediatric cerebral palsy becomes increasingly prominent. It is recommended that pregnant women regularly attend prenatal check-ups at medical and health care institutions, which is a major measure to ensure maternal and infant health. During the examination process, doctors can provide health, nutrition, and psychological guidance to pregnant women and their families, and understand the development status of the fetus. For those with severe diseases or exposure to teratogenic substances that may endanger the life safety of pregnant women or seriously affect their health and the normal development of the fetus during pregnancy, doctors should provide