Question
My baby has recently been born with intracranial hemorrhage. What should I do?
Answer
The prognosis of intracranial hemorrhage in newborns depends on various factors, including the cause, amount of bleeding, location, type, and extent of brain damage. Timely diagnosis and treatment can improve the prognosis. Most patients survive, but approximately 10% to 20% may develop hydrocephalus. More than 50% of patients have a higher mortality rate, and about two-thirds of survivors may experience hydrocephalus or other neurological sequelae. Generally, full-term infants with acute hypoxia for 20 minutes have a better prognosis.