Parents all hope that their fetuses can be born healthy, but some fetuses may develop cerebral palsy after birth, which can be a great blow to the family and have an impact on the future life of the fetus. Therefore, in order to avoid the occurrence of diseases, it is necessary to undergo prenatal checkups carefully during pregnancy in order to detect the existence of diseases in a timely manner. So, can cerebral palsy be detected during pregnancy?
Cerebral palsy can be detected during pregnancy, and at around 20 weeks of gestation, the intellectual development of the fetus can be assessed through Down syndrome screening. In addition, four-dimensional color ultrasound can be performed to determine if there are any abnormalities in fetal development. Therefore, these tests can be used to determine the presence of cerebral palsy. If you want to be diagnosed, you also need to do a CT scan to see.
The causes of cerebral palsy are complex. Insufficient oxygen during childbirth can lead to cerebral palsy, and some fetuses with severe hypoxia can also cause cerebral palsy. After the fetus is born and reaches a certain age, it will be significantly different from other normal children.
However, regular ultrasound examination is not easy to detect cerebral palsy. Ultrasound can only see images of the fetus and cannot detect brain tissue. In order to prevent damage to the fetal brain development, women should try to avoid exposure to toxic and radioactive substances during pregnancy, especially in the early stages of pregnancy, to avoid abnormal fetal development. In addition, women should also undergo regular prenatal check ups.
