Diet of IVF
IVF refers to an infant who is implanted into the mother's body after fertilization and embryo culture in the laboratory through artificial pregnancy. The diet of IVF is very important for its health and development. The following four aspects will be elaborated in detail: preparation before pregnancy, nutrition during pregnancy, diet in infancy and introduction of complementary foods.
1、 Preparation before pregnancy
The diet of test tube babies needs attention from before pregnancy. Before preparing for pregnancy, it is recommended that women should take more foods rich in folic acid, such as green leafy vegetables, beans and whole grains, to prevent the occurrence of embryonic neural tube defects. In addition, it is also important to take in foods rich in zinc and vitamin C, such as seafood, cauliflower and citrus fruits, which help to improve sperm quality and egg development.
In addition, pregnant women should also avoid excessive intake of caffeine and alcohol, which may affect the development of embryos. To maintain proper weight, overweight or underweight may affect the success rate of IVF.
2、 Pregnancy nutrition
The nutrition of IVF during pregnancy is very important for both embryonic development and maternal health. During pregnancy, attention should be paid to the balance of nutrients such as protein, carbohydrate, fat, vitamins and minerals. It is recommended to take an appropriate amount of protein food such as fish, lean meat and beans every day. Carbohydrates mainly come from grains, vegetables and fruits. Fat intake should be moderate, and healthy vegetable oils should be selected.
In addition, during pregnancy, you should also ensure adequate intake of folic acid, iron and calcium. Folic acid is crucial to the neural tube development of embryos, which can be obtained by supplementing folic acid tablets or eating food rich in folic acid. Iron and calcium are essential elements to maintain the health of pregnant women and the development of fetal bones. They can be obtained from red meat, eggs, dairy products and dark green leafy vegetables.
3、 Infant diet
After IVF babies are born, their diet needs to be gradually transformed into solid food. In infancy, human milk or formula milk is the main source of nutrition, providing sufficient protein, carbohydrate and fat. When appropriate, complementary foods can be gradually introduced.
The complementary food for infants should be fresh, nutritious and low refined ingredients. Start with a single food, such as rice noodles, vegetable purees or fruit purees, and gradually introduce diversified foods, such as rice paste, noodles and fruit cubes. Pay attention to properly control the texture and size of food to prevent infants from choking.
4、 Introduction of complementary food
Test tube babies gradually transition to family diet between six months and one year old. The key to the introduction of complementary foods is diversity and balance. Attention should be paid to providing sufficient protein, carbohydrate, fat, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients, which can be achieved through vegetables, meat, fruits, whole grains and other foods.
In order to ensure the healthy growth of IVF, parents should also pay attention to the cultivation of eating habits. The diet should be as regular as possible, regular and quantitative, to avoid excessive diet and junk food intake. Encourage infants to take proper exercise and increase outdoor activity time.
summary
The diet of test tube babies should be reasonably arranged from pre pregnancy to infancy. When preparing for pregnancy, take foods rich in folic acid, zinc and vitamin C, and avoid caffeine and alcohol. During pregnancy, the balance of vitamins, minerals, proteins and other nutrients should be maintained. In infancy, breast milk or formula milk is the main food, and complementary food is gradually introduced, which makes the transition from single food to diversified food. After the introduction of complementary food, attention should be paid to the diversity and balance of food. At the same time, developing good eating habits and moderate exercise habits are also important factors for the healthy growth of IVF babies.
