Guide to the diet matching of test tube babies
After birth, IVF babies need to pay special attention to their diet to ensure that they get adequate nutrition and promote healthy growth. The following are some suggestions on IVF diet, covering four aspects: breast feeding, formula feeding, complementary food addition and dietary precautions.
breast-feeding
Breast milk is one of the most ideal foods for IVF. Breast milk is rich in antibodies and nutrients, which is crucial to the growth and development of the baby. Here are the key points of breastfeeding:
1. Early exposure: Test tube babies should be breastfed as soon as possible after birth. Newborns usually show the instinct of looking for nipples within 1 to 2 hours after birth, so they should be fed within this period of time.
2. Mastering feeding skills: novice mothers may need some time to adapt to breastfeeding skills. Adequate guidance and support can help mothers breastfeed correctly.
3. Requirements: IVF babies usually need to be fed more frequently, so mothers should feed according to the baby's needs, without limiting the time and frequency.
Formula feeding
If breastfeeding is not feasible or sufficient to meet the needs of test tube infants, formula is a good alternative. The following are the key points of formula feeding:
1. Milk powder selection: select special milk powder suitable for newborns. Consult with pediatric experts or doctors to find out the recommendations of specific brands and models.
2. Appropriate diet: determine the appropriate amount of milk powder feeding according to the baby's age and weight. Follow the guidelines on the milk powder packaging, and increase or decrease the feeding amount according to the child's needs.
3. Hygiene and safety: before feeding, ensure the hygiene of milk powder and feeding bottles, and follow the correct disinfection and cleaning process.
complementary feeding
When test tube babies reach the correct age and development stage, complementary foods can be gradually introduced. The following are the key points to add complementary food:
1. The right time: Usually about 4 to 6 months, IVF can begin to gradually add complementary foods. However, the growth rate of each baby is different, so it is best to start adding complementary foods with the advice of a pediatrician.
2. Single food: single food should be introduced one by one at the initial stage to observe the baby's allergic reaction or digestive problems. Try rice noodles, rice paste or fruit paste.
3. Increasing food: gradually introduce different kinds of food, such as vegetables, fruits and meat, to enrich the baby's diet. Ensure that the baby's tolerance to new foods is monitored during the addition of complementary foods.
Food Precautions
In addition to the above aspects, there are some precautions for IVF diet:
1. Follow the schedule: The feeding of IVF babies should follow a relatively stable schedule to ensure that they receive adequate nutrition and establish a good diet.
2. Reasonable diet: The diet of test tube babies should contain enough protein, carbohydrate, fat, vitamins and minerals. Consult your doctor or pediatrician for proper nutrition advice.
3. Water intake: The water demand of IVF is different from that of adults. Breast milk and formula milk are usually enough to meet the water intake, and after the addition of complementary food, an appropriate amount of water can be provided as a beverage.
To sum up, the diet of IVF should be considered from four aspects: breast feeding, formula feeding, complementary food addition and dietary precautions. Accurate feeding methods and reasonable diet will help IVF grow healthily.
