Follow up care of test tube infants
The arrival of IVF has brought endless joy to the family, and it also needs special care and attention. Next, we will elaborate on the matters needing attention in the follow-up care of test tube babies from four aspects: diet management, sleep regulation, contact with the environment and psychological support, so as to promote the healthy growth of the baby.
1. Diet management
The diet management of test tube babies is very important, and the intake of nutrients needed by babies is crucial to their healthy growth. The first thing to do is to ensure breastfeeding. Breast milk has an important impact on the development of baby's immune system and intelligence. Breast milk is rich in antibodies, which can enhance the baby's immunity. If breast-feeding is not possible, you can choose formula that meets the nutritional requirements of the baby.
Secondly, follow the principle of gradually adding auxiliary food. When your baby is 6 months old, you can gradually add supplementary foods such as rice noodles, fruit purees, vegetable purees, etc., but you should pay attention to selecting fresh, pesticide free ingredients, and gradually increase the variety of food. Every time you add new food, watch your baby for allergic reactions.
In addition, avoid adding salty, sweet and oily foods to your baby, and limit the intake of dairy products and sweets. Balanced nutrition in diet is very important for the development and health of babies.
2. Sleep regulation
Good sleep is vital to the baby's brain development and physical health. Test tube babies may be different from naturally conceived babies in regulating sleep. First of all, we should follow the established regular sleeping habits, and arrange a fixed sleeping time every day to ensure that the baby has enough rest time.
Secondly, create a quiet, warm and comfortable sleeping environment. Choose a bed and sleeping bag suitable for your baby, keep the room temperature appropriate, avoid noise and too strong light interference, so as to promote your baby's deep sleep.
In addition, IVF babies may have some special conditions in sleep regulation, such as easy awakening, multiple awakenings at night, etc. Parents need to communicate with doctors and seek professional advice and help.
3. Exposure to environment
IVF babies may have a weak immune system, so they need to pay special attention to the environment. First, keep the indoor air fresh and ventilated regularly to avoid respiratory diseases caused by air pollution. Secondly, it is necessary to clean and disinfect regularly, especially in places where babies often contact, such as beds, toys, etc.
In addition, avoid the baby's contact with viruses and bacteria. In the early life of the baby, especially in the high incidence season of influenza, it is necessary to avoid going to crowded places and reduce the chances of contact with patients. Frequent hand washing and carrying disinfectant are also very important.
Finally, avoid the contact between smoking and second-hand smoke. Tobacco smoke is very harmful to baby's health, which is likely to lead to respiratory diseases and allergies.
4. Psychological support
The families of IVF babies often experience many years of hardship and waiting. While taking care of the baby, they should also give full psychological support to the family members. First of all, we should correctly understand the birth mode of IVF, without any sense of shame and inferiority.
Secondly, when facing possible difficulties and challenges, family members should support and understand each other and face them together. Families can consider seeking the help of professional psychological consultants for psychological counseling.
Finally, the family should create a positive and optimistic family environment for the baby and provide rich love and care. Establish a good parent-child relationship with the baby, give them a sense of security, and help the baby's physical and mental health development.
Summary
Follow up care of IVF infants should pay attention to four aspects: diet management, sleep regulation, contact with the environment and psychological support. Scientific and reasonable nutrition, regular sleep, good environment and sufficient psychological support are important guarantees for the healthy growth of babies. Parents should pay enough attention when nursing test tube babies, work closely with doctors, and provide comprehensive care and care for the baby.
