Hi GMoloto

A lot depends on the severity of the infarct (tissue death), whether is was bilateral and so on. Weaness usually starts to improve by 3 months. However, it varies on a case by case basis. The pediatrician and neurologist attending to your child will be better able to inform you.

Hi Juvi

It really depends on whether there was any brain damage at birth or not. He may just be a late developer in terms of walking but yes, at this point he should be sitting up on his own. There could be other musculoskeletal or neuromuscular problems that may also be responsible. You should take him to a pediatrician as there is no way of saying for sure just from what you mention.

Hi SRK

There are possible complications relating to mental development, neurological disorders and so on which will be difficult to assess at this early stage. There is also some evidence to suggest that there may be an increased chances of SIDS (‘cot death’). I think this is an issue you should discuss directly with your pediatrician. Parents tend to panic when reading articles online or in magazines as they are unable to decipher the relevant information. Your pediatrician will guide you through it. While there are these possibilities, it is also important to remember that many babies in this situation will grow up to be healthy children. It just depends on the individual case and the attending doctor/gynecologist will be better able to advise your pediatrician who can then direct you accordingly.