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Mental Retardation Symptoms in Children At the time of childbirth
Childbirth is a crucial time at which to prevent brain damage, which can lead to mental retardation. These are some of the strategies that can ensure a safe childbirth:
• Avoid prematurity. If the mother starts showing signs of labour too early, advise bed rest and refer to a specialist.

• Mental Retardation Symptoms Provide good maternal care. Among the commonest reasons for mental retardation are prolonged labour and too rapid labour, for example by asking the woman to push too early.
• Only skilled people should conduct deliveries.
• Be familiar with all the emergency measures of childbirth.
Learn what to do if the baby is born blue and limp and does
not breathe right away, or has the cord wrapped around the
neck. If the birth cry is delayed, give oxygen and seek help.
• If it becomes apparent that the baby is in an abnormal position(e.g. breech presentation), refer.

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