How long will IVF take?
IVF refers to an infant who cultivates a fertilized egg to a certain stage in the laboratory and then implants it into the mother's uterus through artificial assisted reproduction technology. The birth of IVF baby is a great joy for the family, but it also requires some attention and care. So, how long should parents of IVF give them leave? The following will be elaborated from four aspects: physical recovery, establishment of mother infant relationship, mental health and disease prevention.
Physical recovery
The development and growth process of test tube babies in the mother's womb will be different from that of naturally conceived babies. Therefore, after birth, they need more attention and care to help their bodies adapt to the external environment. IVF babies usually need to be observed and cared for in the neonatal care unit, which usually takes a week. During this week, parents can accompany their children in the hospital and learn how to take care of them properly.
When IVF babies leave the hospital, their parents still need to give them some special care to help them adapt to family life and the external environment. Usually, IVF babies need at least one month to recover and establish healthy habits.
At this stage, parents should give adequate attention and care to infants, and pay attention to their diet, sleep and health. They also need to avoid overwork to ensure that the mother's body can recover and adjust its rhythm. Therefore, parents need to rest for at least two months after the birth of the IVF baby.
Establishment of mother infant relationship
It takes some time to establish the mother baby relationship of IVF. In the early period after the birth of a baby, close contact between mother and child is very important to establish a strong emotional bond. Mothers can promote the establishment of mother infant relationship through touching, feeding and intimate contact with babies.
In this process, father also plays a very important role. The father can enhance the emotional connection between parents by participating in the process of touching, accompanying and caring for the baby. This process usually takes at least three months. Therefore, parents should rest at least three months after the birth of the baby to establish a stable and loving family environment.
At this stage, parents can also attend some training courses related to infant care to learn how to properly care for and raise test tube babies. This can improve their childcare ability and better meet the needs of infants.
mental health
The birth of IVF is a very important thing for parents, but this process may bring them some pressure and anxiety. Therefore, parents need to give themselves some time to adjust their mentality and maintain good mental health.
In the months after IVF birth, parents can try some relaxation methods such as yoga or meditation to reduce stress and anxiety. They can also share their joy and confusion with friends and relatives, seeking support and understanding.
This process usually takes at least two months. Therefore, parents should rest for two months after the birth of IVF babies to maintain good mental health.
disease prevention
IVF babies have weak resistance to diseases in the early postnatal period and are prone to infection. Therefore, parents need to give them sufficient attention and care to prevent the occurrence of diseases.
Parents can follow the doctor's advice to vaccinate children on time to improve their infants' immunity. They can also take the baby to the hospital for physical examination regularly to find and deal with potential health problems in time.
At this stage, parents need to rest for at least one month to ensure the health and safety of the baby.
Summary
How long should IVF parents give them leave? According to the consideration of physical recovery, establishment of mother infant relationship, mental health and disease prevention, it is recommended that parents rest for at least two months. This period of time is enough for the baby to recover physically and adapt to the external environment, and it also helps to establish the relationship between mother and baby and adjust the mental health of parents. Parents should give full attention and care to infants during the leave period to prevent the occurrence of diseases, so as to ensure their health and safety.
