Common mistakes in IVF nursing
IVF refers to the process of fertilizing sperm and eggs in the laboratory and developing them into embryos through assisted reproductive technology, and then implanting them into the uterus of pregnant women, finally realizing pregnancy and delivery. Although IVF technology has made a great breakthrough in the treatment of infertility, there are still some common mistakes in the nursing process. This article will elaborate on the common mistakes in IVF nursing from the aspects of infant diet, living habits, health risks and mental health.
Mistakes in infant diet
The diet of IVF is an important issue. First of all, many parents mistakenly believe that IVF babies need additional nutritional supplements, thus overfeeding or adding nutrients to babies. In fact, the diet of test tube babies needs to be adjusted reasonably according to their specific conditions, and there is no need to over supplement.
Secondly, some parents mistakenly believe that IVF needs special diet formula or food. Although IVF babies may need special formula during pregnancy, once born, they can accept ordinary baby food like other babies.
Thirdly, some parents may be overly worried or partial to food, which leads to the unbalanced diet of IVF. This will affect the growth and immunity of infants, and even cause other health problems. Therefore, in terms of infant diet, reasonable arrangements should be made according to the doctor's recommendations to maintain balanced nutrition.
Mistakes in living habits
The life habits of IVF babies also need parents' attention and adjustment. First of all, some parents mistakenly believe that IVF needs to avoid contact with the outside environment, so they overprotect the baby at home and do not give enough contact and stimulation. In fact, like other babies, IVF needs to contact the external environment to promote sensory development.
Secondly, some parents may fall into an excessive or insufficient caring mood and do not know how to correctly interact with the baby. IVF babies need parents' patience and love, but they also need appropriate care to develop their independence and self-care ability.
Finally, some parents may have neglected the daily life rules of IVF, resulting in irregular life and disordered work and rest. Like other babies, IVF babies also need regular work and rest time and sufficient sleep to maintain good living conditions.
Misunderstandings on health risks
The health risk of IVF is also a problem that parents often worry about. First of all, some parents are worried about IVF's low immunity and susceptibility to illness. However, there is no significant difference between IVF and other infants in terms of immunity. As long as reasonable nursing and healthy living habits are established, IVF can maintain a good physical condition.
Secondly, some parents may be overly worried about the genetic problems of IVF, leading to the neglect of other health risks. Although IVF is obtained through assisted reproductive technology, it has no special health risks in other aspects. As long as routine follow-up and inspection are carried out, relevant problems can be found and prevented.
In addition, some parents may have neglected the potential problems in the growth and development of IVF, which affect the physical and intellectual development of the baby. The situation that IVF babies may face during pregnancy is more complicated than that of other babies. Therefore, more attention should be paid to their development and timely intervention and treatment should be carried out.
Misunderstandings of mental health
The mental health problems of IVF also need to be paid attention to by parents. First, some parents mistakenly believe that IVF babies need more care and companionship emotionally, which leads to excessive spoiling. Like other babies, IVF babies need normal family environment and emotional communication to grow up healthily.
Secondly, some parents ignored the challenges of identity and self-esteem that IVF may face. IVF babies may have doubts and anxiety about their own life experience during their growth. Parents need to give sufficient understanding and support to help infants establish positive self-identity.
Finally, some parents may be too anxious and worried about the future of IVF, which will cause additional pressure on the baby. IVF babies need good family environment and emotional support like other babies to grow up healthily and realize their potential.
To sum up, there are some common mistakes in IVF nursing, involving infant diet, living habits, health risks and mental health. Parents need to properly care for IVF babies according to scientific knowledge and doctors' suggestions to promote their healthy growth.
