Special precautions for test tube babies with twins
Test tube baby refers to the baby bred in the laboratory through assisted reproductive technology. Dragon and phoenix twins refer to a pair of male and female twins conceived at the same time in a pregnancy. Test tube babies with twins need special attention and care in medical treatment. This article will elaborate on the special precautions required for the dragon and phoenix fetuses of test tube babies from four aspects.
1. Pregnancy management
The pregnancy management of IVF twins needs more frequent observation and evaluation. First of all, pregnant women need to have regular prenatal examinations, including blood pressure, weight, blood and urine tests, to ensure the health of the mother and fetus. Secondly, special attention should be paid to the diet during pregnancy, nutrition intake should be balanced, and excessive weight gain should be avoided. In addition, pregnant women should follow the doctor's advice for proper physical exercise and rest.
In addition, more detailed fetal monitoring should be carried out during the pregnancy of test tube twins. Doctors need to conduct regular ultrasound examinations to assess the development and growth of the fetus. At the same time, pregnant women need to regularly go to the hospital for fetal heart rate monitoring to ensure that the fetal heart rate is normal. If any abnormality is found, the doctor may take further measures, such as suturing the cervical opening, amniocentesis, etc.
2. High risk pregnancy
The pregnancy of test tube twins is classified as high-risk pregnancy, because in single pregnancy, pregnant women may face more complications. These complications include premature delivery, placental insufficiency, fetal growth retardation, etc. Therefore, doctors need to pay close attention to the condition of pregnant women, and detect and deal with any complications as soon as possible.
High risk pregnancies require more frequent prenatal examinations and more rigorous pregnancy monitoring. In addition, the doctor may also recommend that pregnant women receive specific treatment measures, such as maintaining pregnancy hormone therapy, fetal health care, etc. For pregnancies with serious complications, doctors may also recommend early caesarean section to ensure the safety of mother and baby.
3. Psychological support
The pregnancy of test tube babies may be a process of great emotional ups and downs for both husband and wife. Therefore, they need additional psychological support during pregnancy. The participation of family members and social support systems is very important for the emotional and mental health of both spouses.
In addition, couples may suffer from social pressure and prejudice against IVF, and they need to understand and deal with these external pressures. Psychological counseling and support groups can help them better cope with various emotions and challenges.
4. Newborn care
IVF twins also need special care after birth. Newborns need to be monitored for a longer time in the hospital to ensure their physiological and living indicators are normal. The medical staff will regularly measure the weight, length and head circumference of the newborn, check their diet intake, diapers and general health status.
In the process of newborn care, both husband and wife also need to master some basic nursing skills, such as correct feeding, keeping dry and clean, and mastering the correct nursing posture. In addition, they also need to learn to cope with possible difficulties, such as fatigue at night, crying and difficulty in falling asleep.
Summary
IVF twins need special attention and care. Pregnancy management includes frequent prenatal examination and detailed fetal monitoring; High risk pregnancy needs close attention and possible treatment measures; Both husband and wife need additional psychological support; Newborns need special supervision and care in the hospital. Only through comprehensive medical and psychological support can test tube babies grow up healthily.
