Remember Train Bai? The baby born on a moving train a few weeks ago? Her mom went to the loo and gave birth to a daughter so tiny she slipped down the toilet and landed on the tracks below. And survived!
This is not Train Bai, but like her, this little girl was born two months premature. Unlike her, Zoe was born in a hospital in England and kept in an intensive care unit for over six weeks. Once released, she went straight into an early intervention program and is now doing well, though she still does have some motor problems associated with her prematurity.
Train Bai needs early intervention too. Even more desperately than Zoe did – Train Bai was premature, low birth weight, and had major trauma at the time of delivery. I wrote an article on why early intervention is so important in The Hindu on Sunday. Check it out. Comments are welcome, but let’s all try and spread the message: tell your pediatrician, your friends, your neighbors. It’s so important, and so possible!
Congratulations! I was thrilled to see the article yesterday morning! We do need to spread the word!
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I read your article in hindu yesterday – it was very well presented and I really enjoyed reading it.
While the need for, and the importance of, early intervention cannot be highlighted enough – two other issues come to my mind. First, is the connection between the neo natal child specialist and the early assessment centre. Many a times the doctors do more damage in ‘breaking’ the news – in the psyche of the parents. It is not as if doctors want to be harsh – i think they reflect the lack of sensitivity and a positive approach. Secondly, the compIete invisibility of disability in our society – despite this being one of the most compassionate and spiritual civilizations of the earth. I had never really interacted with a person with disability, leave alone enjoyed their company, before my son was born. Naturally, I never realized the happiness that he would bring for me.
Don’t you agree?
Shalini
Hi
I am a Paediatrician wanting to establish just such a centre.I am from Kerala but currently with WHO in POLIO PROJECT in Tamilnadu.I am currently undergoing a Post Graduatae Diploma in Developmental Neurology by distance mode from CDC Trivandrun/Kerala University.While in Kerala I had tried to get IAP interested but local conditions were negative.One of my friends who is also a Paediatrician is also interested.I was planning a no=profit no-loss project.Any comments
Dr Santhosh Rajagopal
MBBS,DCH
WHO POLIO PROJECT
MADURAI,TAMILNADU