Question
The baby was diagnosed with ischemic hypoxic brain disease after birth and was hospitalized for treatment. After a course of treatment with brain protein and gangliosides, the baby was discharged. At two months old, a CT scan showed that both children had widened subarachnoid cisterns and anterior longitudinal fissures (indicative of brain developmental disorder). How should this situation be addressed?
Answer
In this situation, it is important to remain calm, as doctors’ diagnoses can sometimes sound concerning. It is recommended to continue observing the child’s development and compare it to the gross motor milestones that should be achieved at that age. If the development falls behind by two months or more, it should raise concern. Parents should avoid excessive worry, provide the baby with adequate nutrition, and regularly perform passive exercises to promote their gross motor skills.