Recommended methods for in vitro infant breastfeeding
IVF refers to the method of in vitro fertilization through artificial assisted reproduction technology and the transfer of fertilized eggs into the uterus of women to achieve pregnancy. After a successful pregnancy, how to breast feed IVF correctly is not only the guarantee of individual nutritional needs, but also conducive to the establishment of parent-child relationship. This article will discuss the recommended methods of IVF breastfeeding from four aspects: providing an environment suitable for infant growth, the time and frequency of infant breastfeeding, reasonably arranging infant diet and establishing parent-child relationship.
Provide an environment suitable for the growth of infants
IVF babies need a comfortable and warm environment to promote healthy growth after birth. First, keep the indoor temperature appropriate to avoid the adverse effects of overheating or supercooling on infants. Secondly, make sure that the indoor air is fresh and well ventilated. Open the windows regularly to avoid excessive dust, bacteria and viruses. In addition, keep the room quiet and clean, and avoid irritating sound and excessive crowd gathering. Such an environment can help IVF stabilize emotions, promote sleep and healthy development.
In addition, it is suggested that mothers of test tube babies should take recovery exercise as soon as possible after delivery. Proper exercise can help strengthen the mother's physique and postpartum recovery, so as to better meet the baby's lactation needs. Mothers also need to maintain good dietary habits after childbirth to ensure adequate intake of nutrients, so as to provide high-quality breast milk for infants.
Time and frequency of baby feeding
The feeding time and frequency of IVF infants should be reasonably arranged according to their individual conditions and age stages. When the baby is just born, it is recommended that the mother should feed it every 2-3 hours to make it get enough nutrition. With the growth of the baby, the feeding interval is gradually extended, usually once every 4-6 hours. The baby's stomach capacity gradually increases, and the time of each feeding will also be prolonged. Mothers can adjust the time and frequency of feeding according to the baby's response and needs.
When feeding, mothers should pay attention to the baby's satiety signals, such as stop sucking, yawn, eyes closed, etc. If the baby takes the initiative to loosen the nipple and stop sucking, it may be full. Feed according to the needs of the baby and avoid excessive breastfeeding. The signal and demand of the baby's satiety is the key, and the mother should be patient and careful to observe.
Reasonably arrange the baby's diet
The diet of IVF infants needs to gradually introduce appropriate food according to their age. From the first six months of life, breast milk is the best food supply for IVF babies. Mothers should pay attention to the diversity of diet and take in enough nutrients, such as protein, carbohydrate, fat, vitamins and minerals. After 6 months, complementary foods such as rice paste, fruit puree and vegetable puree can be gradually added to meet the growing nutritional needs of infants.
When adding complementary foods, different kinds of food should be gradually introduced to help infants develop their ability to accept various tastes and textures. At the same time, ensure that food is fresh, clean and safe, and avoid food contamination and allergic reactions. It should be noted that infants should be able to sit up straight and show interest in food and be ready to swallow before adding complementary foods.
Establish parent-child relationship
When breast-feeding, IVF mothers can make eye contact, kiss and hug with their babies to establish parent-child relationship and enhance emotional communication. This intimate contact can enhance the baby's sense of security and trust, and promote emotional development and social skills.
In addition, the father of IVF should also actively participate in the feeding process of the baby and have parent-child interaction with the baby. The father can help pick up the baby, change the diaper and play with the baby to enhance the parent-child experience between parents. Through the establishment of parent-child relationship, IVF babies can gain more love and care, which will help promote their physical and mental health.
summary
In vitro baby feeding involves providing an environment suitable for the growth of babies, reasonably arranging the diet of babies, the time and frequency of baby feeding, and establishing parent-child relationships. By creating a comfortable and warm environment, reasonably arranging the baby's diet and lactation time, and actively participating in parent-child interaction and establishing parent-child relationship, we can better meet the growth needs of IVF babies and promote their physical and mental health.
