I have a baby boy delivered in 32 weeks and spent one month in nicu. now he is 6 and half month old, but not holding his neck, unwilling to sit, stiffening his whole body like an arch. what should be done?

1 Answer

Dr Vandan H KumarFather of a 7 yr 4 m old boy4 years ago

A. you will have to give physiotherapy to the child which will help in increasing the strength in the muscles and also give baby massage regularly and meet your doctor for delayed milestones

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