What should we pay attention to in vitro baby diet?
IVF babies are babies who are pregnant through IVF technology. Due to the influence of artificial intervention, they need special care and dietary arrangements after birth. Correct understanding of the importance of IVF diet is crucial to their healthy development. Next, we will elaborate on the precautions for IVF diet from several aspects.
Selection of reasonable formula milk powder
At the beginning of IVF feeding, due to the inability to breastfeed, it is very important to choose the right formula. When choosing milk powder, infant formula should be given priority because it has more nutrients and can better meet the needs of test tube babies. In addition, the gastrointestinal system of test tube infants is not fully developed, which is prone to digestive problems. You can choose to add probiotic milk powder to help regulate the balance of intestinal flora and alleviate gastrointestinal problems.
At the same time, in order to ensure balanced nutrition, it is also necessary to accurately prepare milk powder according to the formula proportion on the milk powder package, and it is not allowed to increase or decrease the formula or add other ingredients at will. During the feeding process, it is necessary to observe the digestion and physical reaction of the test tube baby. If there is any discomfort, it is necessary to adjust the formula ratio of the milk powder or replace it with another brand of milk powder.
In addition, it is worth noting that test tube babies cannot drink milk before they are two years old, because the content of protein and fat in milk is too high to digest and absorb, which is easy to cause intestinal problems.
Gradually introduce complementary foods
In general, test tube babies eat milk powder as their main food within six months after birth. However, from six months on, the infant's gastrointestinal system begins to develop, and complementary foods can be gradually introduced. The timely introduction of complementary foods is very important for the nutrition intake and development of IVF.
When choosing complementary food, single food materials that are easy to digest should be preferred, such as rice paste, ground vegetables and fruit puree. Slowly, you can gradually add other ingredients, such as meat, fish and beans. At the same time, the temperature of complementary food should be appropriate and should not be overheated to avoid scalding the oral mucosa of infants.
It should be noted that some test tube babies may suffer from indigestion, such as diarrhea and constipation, when complementary foods are first introduced. In this case, the corresponding complementary food should be stopped in time and the doctor should be consulted.
Regular monitoring of nutritional status
The nutritional status of test tube babies is very important for their healthy development. Therefore, it is necessary to regularly detect their nutritional status. Doctors can assess the nutritional status of test tube babies by examining their height and weight growth, blood testing and bone density measurement.
If the test tube baby is found to be malnourished, the doctor will adjust its diet specifically, such as increasing the intake of energy and protein, and adding some foods rich in vitamins and minerals. At the same time, some nutritional supplements, such as calcium and vitamin D, can also be properly introduced.
Avoid overfeeding
Because IVF babies have experienced a special process during pregnancy, they are sometimes mistaken for the need for additional nutrition. However, overfeeding is not beneficial to the health of IVF, but may lead to obesity, digestive problems and malnutrition.
In order to avoid overfeeding, we should adhere to the feeding amount given by doctors or professionals, and do not increase the concentration of milk powder excessively or add complementary food frequently. At the same time, we should pay close attention to the weight growth of test tube babies. If there is abnormal growth or reduction, we should contact the doctor in time.
Summary
The diet of test tube infants needs to pay attention to many aspects, including selecting reasonable milk powder, gradually introducing complementary foods, regularly testing the nutritional status and avoiding overfeeding. Only by correctly understanding and implementing these precautions can IVF obtain adequate nutrition and grow healthily.
