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Neonatal discharge summary
Dear Doctors,
My wife gave birth to our newborn,
We spent 4 days at hospital and baby spent 1.5 days at Nicu. doctors observed her for developing any seizures during this period bcoz baby didn't cry at time of birth. By god's grace no issues detected and they transferred baby to ward after 36 hours.
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Perinatal Asphyxia and Moderate neonatal encephalopathy was written.
Is there any long term complications will occur? And any problem with baby development
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In all cases of asphyxia development delay may occur.but we have noticed some time in severe asphyxia also child is normal.Follow up should be done regularly for early detection.Think positive.
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Perinatal asphyxia can cause developmental delays and sezures in future.Regular follow up and monitoring is needed.Early detection and intervention can lead to better prognosis in case of develepmental delays.Notice for social smile and neck holding at age of 2 to 3 months if any delay is suspected consult pediatrician.
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