Every baby in this video was later diagnosed with infantile spasms, also known as West syndrome. These subtle movements, often mistaken for startles or reflux, were actually seizures. What made them different was that they happened in clusters, often around sleep, and parents began to notice a pattern. These weren’t isolated jerks or one-off startles, they repeated over and over and they didn’t feel right. Infantile spasms are rare but serious. If left untreated, they can lead to developmental r

Infantile spasms, also known as epileptic spasms, do not always occur in infancy. These spasms are a type of seizure where the head comes down, the arms elevate, and the legs come forward. Dr. Lily Wong-Kisiel, a pediatric neurologist at Mayo Clinic Children’s Center, discusses infantile spasms and the value of early diagnosis. https://mayocl.in/2LjoBNQ | Mayo Clinic

Infantile spasms are a type of seizure that occurs in babies. The spasms look like a sudden stiffening of muscles, and the baby's arms, legs, or head may bend forward. The seizures occur in a series of short spasms, about a few seconds. 🎥 Tiktok/nicu_musings | We Love Babies