Follow up care of test tube babies
Follow up care of IVF babies refers to comprehensive care and care for IVF babies after birth to ensure their growth and development in a healthy physical and mental environment. The following will elaborate on the follow-up care of IVF from four aspects: physiology, psychology, nutrition and medical treatment.
Physiological care
IVF babies need special physiological care after birth. First of all, IVF babies may have dyspnea at birth and need proper respiratory management. Secondly, the skin of test tube babies is delicate and vulnerable to irritation and infection. Attention should be paid to keeping the skin clean and changing diapers in time. In addition, the digestive system function of test tube babies is not fully developed, which is prone to indigestion. It is necessary to control the quality and speed of food intake.
In addition, IVF babies have poor temperature regulation ability and are vulnerable to environmental temperature, so it is necessary to maintain appropriate room temperature and adjust the baby's clothes at any time. At the same time, the immune system of IVF is not fully developed, and it is easy to be infected with diseases, so it is necessary to vaccinate and monitor the immunity regularly.
In addition to the above routine physiological care, individual physiological care should be carried out according to the specific conditions of each test tube baby. The medical staff need to evaluate and formulate a nursing plan in time according to the baby's medical history and examination results to ensure the safety and comfort of the baby.
mental nursing
When IVF babies feel the care and warmth of their families, they can better adapt to the external environment and promote the development of mental health. The companionship and care of relatives are crucial to the psychological development of IVF. The parents of IVF babies should be as close to their babies as possible, and gently embrace and touch them to establish a close parent-child relationship.
In addition, early parent-child interaction also plays an important role in the psychological development of IVF. Parents can promote the cognitive and emotional development of IVF through eye contact, language interaction and music games with infants. In addition, parents should always pay attention to the emotional changes of IVF babies and comfort them in a timely manner.
At the same time, the stability and harmony of the family environment is also crucial to the psychological development of IVF. Parents should try their best to create a good family atmosphere, avoid quarrels and conflicts, and create a happy and harmonious living environment.
Nutritional Care
The nutritional needs of test tube babies are the basis for their healthy growth. In preterm infants, the problems that need special attention include the control of diet, the supplementation of protein and minerals, and the appropriate intake of vitamins and trace elements. Medical staff will make individualized feeding plans according to the specific conditions of IVF, and conduct regular growth and development assessment.
Breastfeeding of IVF is very important for the development of its immune system. Breast milk is rich in various nutrients and antibodies, which can effectively prevent infection and promote the growth and development of infants. IVF mothers can provide adequate breast milk by insisting on regular pumping and proper feeding.
medical care
The medical care of IVF is a long-term process and needs to be continued. First of all, IVF babies need to undergo regular physical examination, including the measurement of growth and development indicators such as height, weight, head circumference, and the examination of the heart, lungs, and nervous system. At the same time, special examinations such as blood, urine and imaging examinations are required.
In medical care, the parents of test tube babies need to actively cooperate with the work of medical staff, and timely give the babies the drug treatment and other treatment measures they need. At the same time, parents also need to learn relevant medical knowledge and skills in order to give necessary medical care to infants at home.
In a word, the follow-up care of IVF requires comprehensive consideration of physiological, psychological, nutritional and medical factors. Only by giving IVF babies comprehensive care and care can they promote their healthy growth and the establishment of parent-child relationship.
