What should we pay attention to in vitro baby feeding?
IVF is an embryo that is fertilized and cultured in the laboratory through assisted reproductive technology, and then transferred to the mother's uterus for development. The arrival of IVF has brought hope to many infertile couples, but the correct breastfeeding method is also crucial for the healthy growth of the baby. The following details the nursing precautions of IVF in terms of diet, posture, lactation frequency and posture.
diet
The diet of IVF babies after birth is breast milk or infant formula. For primipara, breast milk is the best choice, but for some IVF mothers, due to physical reasons, they may not be able to produce enough breast milk, so they can choose high-quality infant formula. Both breast milk and milk powder need to ensure diversity and balance of diet. Test tube baby mothers should try to avoid eating spicy, greasy and stimulating food, and should take more food with high protein, rich vitamins and minerals to ensure the supply of milk quality.
The dietary needs of infants are constantly changing, especially in the first few months. The mother should increase or reduce the amount of food according to the growth and development of the baby and the doctor's advice. The interval between each feeding should be 2-3 hours, but not more than 4 hours. In addition, babies are prone to milk and dysphagia during breast-feeding. Mothers should maintain patience and stable emotions to help their babies better absorb.
position
It is better to choose a suitable position when the test tube baby is breast-feeding, so as to ensure that the baby can suck correctly. Common positions are lying, sitting and holding. The mother should choose the position according to her comfort level and the baby's needs.
Lying down for feeding is the first choice for many primipara, which can reduce the burden of breast and arm, and provide better support. Sitting feeding can make the mother and the baby face to face, which is convenient for interaction, but attention should be paid to maintaining correct posture to align the baby's mouth with the nipple. Holding the breast can increase parent-child contact and provide more security, but pay attention to avoid excessive bending of the baby's neck and back.
Lactation frequency
The frequency of IVF feeding is determined according to the needs of infants. Under normal circumstances, newborns need to breastfeed 8-12 times a day, and the duration of each breastfeeding is about 10-15 minutes. The frequency of lactation should be determined according to the baby's smoking and the doctor's advice. If the baby needs to breast feed more frequently or for a longer time, the mother should not worry, this is a normal physiological reaction. At the same time, the mother should also pay attention to the baby's diaper humidity and weight gain to ensure that the baby gets enough nutrition.
Milk drinking posture
The milk drinking position of IVF is very important for effective sucking and preventing dysphagia. Before feeding, the mother should clean the nipple and areola with warm water to keep them clean. Then, the mother should gently pat the baby awake to keep the baby quiet and alert.
The correct drinking posture includes: aiming the baby's face at the breast, and putting the nipple in the center of the baby's mouth. The mother should ensure that the baby's mouth opens at a proper angle, the lower lip turns out, and most of the nipples are enclosed in the mouth. At the same time, the mother should also pay attention to her posture, ensure that her body is relaxed and comfortable, and lean her back on a hard support to reduce the burden on her back.
To sum up, in vitro baby feeding needs to pay attention to diet, posture, feeding frequency and drinking posture. The mother should reasonably arrange the diet, choose the appropriate position, pay attention to the frequency of lactation and the correct posture of drinking milk according to her own physical condition and the needs of the baby. Only scientific and reasonable breastfeeding can ensure the healthy growth of IVF.
