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Treatment typically starts at birth and involves post natal care that aids in stabilizing the patient. It is common for those born with BWS to suffer hypoglycemia and breathing troubles, though it is entirely possible to not exhibit those symptoms at birth.
Infants and children with BWS or suspected BWS should be followed closely by oncologists, genetics, and any other services they may need. Protocol varies by country, but most seem to agree that AFP screenings every 6 weeks and quarterly abdominal ultrasounds are the best at early detection for the childhood cancers BWS patients have a higher risk for. AFP screenings are typically done until 4 or 6 years of age, and the ultrasounds to 8 or 10. Protocol varies by country, but these have been the golden standard for a time.
Further care may be necessary for addressing macroglossia, hemihypertrophy, malocclusion, and so forth.