Question
The baby is almost three months old now. Breastfeeding has always been particularly difficult for me. He barely tries to suckle on his own, and he rarely moves around. He just goes along with whatever position you put him in without much crying or fussing. His eyes seem lackluster, always fixed on one spot without moving. I haven’t taken him to the hospital for any checks.
Answer
The manifestations of cerebral palsy can be divided into several types: 1. The spastic type is mainly characterized by stiff limbs. 2. The non-volitional movement type includes non-volitional movements of the limbs and the head, as well as non-volitional movements during purposeful movements, such as the appearance of a “brown eyebrow” on the face, difficulty in speaking and swallowing, and frequent drooling. 3. The ataxic type is characterized by muscle weakness in the limbs, inability to maintain body balance, unsteady gait, and incomplete fine motor skills such as those in the fingertips and nose. Simple ataxia is less common. Ataxia can also be associated with movements of the hands and feet. Children often cannot maintain a fixed posture; when standing, they must frequently adjust to maintain their standing position. Learning to walk is usually later than normal children.