Question
When pregnant, if I carefully check for any abnormalities in the child, will it be intellectual development delays? What causes this condition?
Answer
Generally, an ultrasound examination is conducted in the early pregnancy period (18-20 weeks) to screen for fetal abnormalities. At this stage, the fetus’s organs have already formed, making it easy to observe any abnormalities under ultrasound. However, some diseases related to brain function or metabolic systems may only be discovered after birth. For children who may be affected by intellectual development delays, parents should immediately take their child to the doctor and avoid using medication blindly to relieve symptoms. Parents should closely monitor their child’s condition and do their best to help them receive timely treatment.