Basic nursing care of test tube babies
Test tube babies, i.e. babies born under assisted reproductive technology, need special care and attention. The following will elaborate on how to carry out basic care for IVF babies from four aspects: infant nutrition, temperature regulation, infection prevention and mental health.
1. Nutrition
The nutrition intake of IVF is very important for its healthy growth. First, babies need to be breastfed or formula fed. Breast milk contains rich antibodies and nutrients, which can provide the nutrients needed by babies and enhance their immunity. If breast milk cannot provide enough nutrition, high-quality formula can be selected.
Secondly, complementary food should be added according to the growth and development of the baby. From 6 months of age, you can start to introduce paste like complementary foods, such as rice noodles, vegetable puree, etc. Gradually transition to cooked food, such as soft paste vegetables, cooked meat paste, etc. When adding complementary foods, pay attention to gradually increasing the types of new foods to avoid allergic reactions.
Finally, we should reasonably control the amount and frequency of the baby's diet. According to the baby's appetite and needs, appropriate feeding should be carried out. Each feeding time should not be too long to avoid satiety or indigestion of the baby. The daily feeding times should also be adjusted according to the needs of the baby.
2. Body temperature regulation
IVF babies have poor thermoregulation ability and are prone to hypothermia or hyperthermia due to the influence of external environment. Therefore, special nursing measures are needed to help infants maintain proper body temperature.
First, keep the baby's surroundings warm. Set appropriate temperature indoors, and use air conditioner, heater and other equipment for adjustment. In addition, use baby diapers, thin blankets and other warm goods, and give appropriate packages.
Secondly, dress appropriately. Choose clothes suitable for babies and avoid wearing too much or too little. Especially in the season of sudden temperature change, the number and thickness of clothes should be adjusted in time.
Finally, pay attention to the temperature change of the baby. Measure the baby's temperature regularly, find out abnormal conditions in time and take corresponding measures.
3. Avoid infection
IVF has weak immunity and is easy to be infected with germs. Therefore, it is very important to prevent infection.
First, keep the air fresh. Keep the room well ventilated and clean regularly to avoid pollution and dust accumulation.
Secondly, wash your hands frequently. Before touching the baby, parents and nursing staff should wash their hands to avoid the spread of bacteria.
Finally, avoid taking your baby to crowded public places and contact with infected people. Try to reduce the chance of infants contacting bacteria and reduce the risk of infection.
4. Mental health
In vitro babies also need to pay attention to their mental health during their growth. IVF babies may face psychological pressure due to different birth modes, so family care and companionship are very important.
First of all, family members should give close care. Keep close physical contact with the baby to maintain a good parent-child relationship. Regularly bathe and change the baby's diaper to enhance the intimacy between parents and children.
Secondly, create a safe and stable family environment. Provide safe sleeping environment such as cradle and crib to avoid baby being frightened or injured.
Finally, have pleasant interaction and games at the right time. Carry out facial expression imitation, singing, rocking and other interactions with infants to enhance emotional communication and parent-child interaction.
Summary
The basic nursing care of IVF includes nutrition, temperature regulation, infection prevention and mental health. Reasonable nutrition intake, proper temperature regulation, prevention of infection, and family care and companionship are crucial to the healthy growth of IVF. Family members should pay attention to the needs of infants and formulate corresponding nursing plans according to the special circumstances of infants to ensure the comprehensive development and healthy growth of IVF.
