Preventing & Treating Microcephaly

Occupational Therapy

Children with microcephaly that challenges daily living activities and the caregivers devoted to them will need appropriate rehabilitation services to help them function and develop. At birth, a child begins interacting with physical and social environments in a playful and exploratory way. Eventually, children develop personal activities of daily living through play. These include mobility, feeding themselves, grooming, dressing, and hygiene. Occupational therapy for young children helps them develop these skills so they can be more successful in simple daily life and receive encouragement in these tasks.

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Prevent It By Taking Care Of Yourself During Pregnancy

Sometimes, microcephaly just happens. It can be due to genetic problems, including Down syndrome, or problems with the infant's brain getting an insufficient blood supply during pregnancy. At other times, however, it could have been prevented. You can prevent it by taking care of yourself during pregnancy. Avoid malnutrition, for one. Eat a healthy diet and eat sufficient amounts several times a day, as recommended by your physician concerning the appropriate prenatal care for you. Taking prenatal vitamins can also help build your body up appropriately for the burden it must carry. Also avoid situations where you might become infected with cytomegalovirus, rubella, or the Zika virus.

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