The baby's central nervous system development is delayed, and it should be taken seriously as soon as possible.

When a baby shows developmental delay, I believe parents will be very nervous and worried. If a child has developmental delay, it actually means that the child has reduced intelligence or physical disability, which may affect the child's life, so parents should pay attention to it as soon as possible.

Experts say that a child’s developmental delay can delay their normal physical and psychological growth at best, or cause their intelligence to decline or their physical disability at worst, affecting their happiness throughout their life.

1. The baby is developmentally delayed or has central nervous system damage

Experts explain that slow development is mainly caused by varying degrees of damage to the central nervous system in the brain that controls language or behavior. This damage may have two reasons:

One is that the baby is affected from the embryonic period because the pregnant woman takes prohibited drugs, is exposed to toxic substances or radiation during pregnancy;

The second is that pregnant women encounter difficult labor or improper cesarean section during delivery, which causes temporary asphyxiation of the baby and leads to hypoxic encephalopathy. For example, the severity of nerve compression caused by hydrocephalus will affect a child's slowness or loss of speech or movement.

Experts recommend that if it is determined that a child's developmental delay is caused by hydrocephalus, the severity of the condition should determine whether hydrocephalus shunt surgery is necessary for treatment.

2. Long-term rehabilitation is essential

If the physiological cause of a child's developmental delay cannot be found, then you need to take the child to a professional institution to have an IQ assessment of the child. At the same time, you need to keep observing the child and help him with rehabilitation training, such as hyperbaric oxygen therapy, to improve the condition. For children with developmental delays, it is crucial to adhere to long-term rehabilitation treatment.

Finally, the expert also called for preventing baby developmental delay from the source. Couples who are planning to have a baby should ensure their physical and behavioral health. After pregnancy, they should undergo regular and detailed prenatal checkups. Any problems should be discovered and treated promptly to avoid tragedies after the child is born.