Malachi #

He lives in a home for medical and social childcare. He was born to a minor mother who had epilepsy and took anti-epileptic medications during pregnancy. There was a complicated pregnancy and birth, resulting in extreme posthemorrhagic hydrocephalus. A shunt was implanted but failed. A new one was inserted. Malachi is on permanent antiepileptic monotherapy, without convulsive manifestations.

Due to the extreme hydrocephalus, Malachi is in impaired general condition, with significant lag in psychomotor development – no head control, does not turn around, does not sit or stand. He needs specialized care, monitoring by medical specialists, and daily medical rehabilitation. He is usually in a positive emotional state. He coos frequently and continuously. He reacts animatedly to the speech of an adult. He initiates a desire for physical contact by smiling. The boy is completely dependent on the care of an adult. His sleep is peaceful. He takes food with a pacifier. The agency has videos of him.