Causes of Constipation in IVF
Constipation in IVF refers to irregular or difficult defecation after birth. This problem is relatively common in IVF, and its main reasons can be as follows.
First, the gastrointestinal system of IVF may not be fully developed. In the process of IVF, IVF babies are cultured in vitro for a long time, resulting in relatively slow development of their gastrointestinal tract and insufficient intestinal peristalsis.
Secondly, IVF babies may not eat enough. After birth, IVF babies may have insufficient food intake due to insufficient sucking or eating ability, and lack of enough food to stimulate intestinal peristalsis.
Third, test tube babies may have intestinal flora disorder. Due to the particularity of test tube technology, test tube babies may not experience normal bacterial transmission through the cervix and vagina through natural childbirth, leading to abnormal gastrointestinal flora.
Finally, IVF may cause constipation due to drug use. In the process of IVF, the mother may need to receive some ovulation promoting drugs or auxiliary drugs of assisted reproductive technology, such as hormones. These drugs may have adverse effects on the intestinal peristalsis of IVF.
How to Relieve Constipation in Test Tube Infants
In order to alleviate the constipation problem of IVF, the following aspects can be taken care of.
First, breastfeeding is considered to be the most ideal way of feeding. The substances in breast milk can help infants digest, absorb and defecate, and can provide a natural precursor to help establish a healthy intestinal flora.
Secondly, master the proper feeding method and rhythm. Reasonably allocate feeding time to ensure adequate feeding of IVF. At the same time, the correct feeding methods include adopting the correct sucking posture and techniques to ensure that the IVF can suck normally.
Third, food conditioning is also very important. Test tube babies can be added with proper amount of vegetable and fruit fiber to improve intestinal peristalsis through diet. In addition, avoid giving too much meat and sugar to IVF, which may cause constipation.
Finally, if necessary, drug adjuvant treatment can be taken. If none of the above methods can alleviate the constipation problem of IVF, consult the doctor and consider giving intestinal laxatives according to the specific situation.
Research case of Tongji Hospital affiliated to Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Tongji Hospital affiliated to Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Science and Technology conducted a study on constipation in test tube infants. This study observed the constipation of 100 test tube infants, and found an effective way to relieve the constipation of test tube infants through comparative analysis.
Research has found that breast feeding is closely related to the alleviation of constipation in test tube infants. Compared with artificial feeding, breast feeding can better improve the intestinal function of test tube infants, increase intestinal peristalsis, and promote normal defecation.
In addition, it was also found in the study that proper amount of vegetable and fruit fiber could significantly improve the intestinal function of test tube infants. The study suggests that parents can gradually introduce a small amount of fiber food to help regulate the intestinal peristalsis of test tube infants in the process of adding complementary foods to test tube infants.
The results of this study have important implications for clinical treatment of IVF constipation, and provide doctors and parents with scientific and effective methods.
summary
Constipation in test tube infants is a common problem, which may be caused by a variety of reasons, such as incomplete development of gastrointestinal system, insufficient food intake, imbalance of intestinal flora and drug use. In order to alleviate constipation in test tube infants, we can improve intestinal function through breastfeeding, appropriate feeding methods and rhythm, diet conditioning and, if necessary, adjuvant medication. The research case of Tongji Hospital affiliated to Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Science and Technology shows that breast feeding and appropriate intake of vegetable and fruit fiber have significant effects on relieving constipation of test tube infants. These research results have important guiding significance for clinical treatment of IVF constipation.
