How to Take Care of an Infant With Cerebral Palsy

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Look for common infant CP symptoms.

   These generally appear very early on, and most infants will begin to show signs of CP by the age of 3 months.
   
   Symptoms will vary from infant to infant, and the severity of each symptom will also vary from one infant to another.
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   Step 2: Recognize early cerebral palsy symptoms in infants

   In severe CP cases, an infant may enter a coma. , The MRI can detect patterns of brain damage, which can help your doctor determine what the CP rick factor is for your infant. , If she is slow to roll over, smile, sit up or crawl, mention this to your pediatrician. , The infant's body may be very stiff at times or overly relaxed and floppy.
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   Step 3: which include seizures

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   Step 4: jitters

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   Step 5: irritability

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   Step 6: feeding problems

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   Step 7: excessive drooling

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   Step 8: tremors

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   Step 9: respiratory issues and lethargy.

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    Step 10: Ask your pediatrician for an ultrasound or an MRI of your infant after he is 28 days old.

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    Step 11: Watch closely to see whether your infant meets her milestones.

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    Step 12: Notice any abnormal muscle tone.

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