What should be paid attention to in the diet care of test tube babies
Test tube baby is a kind of baby that is cultivated in the laboratory through assisted reproductive technology, and then transferred to the mother's uterus to continue to develop. Because there are some differences between the process of IVF embryo cultivation in the laboratory and the process of natural pregnancy, special attention should be paid to diet care. This article will elaborate on four aspects of diet care from pregnancy to the baby's birth. 1. Diet care during pregnancy
In IVF pregnancy, mothers need to pay attention to balanced nutrition intake. First of all, protein is an important nutrient element necessary for embryonic development, which can be obtained by eating fish, dairy products, soybeans and other foods. Secondly, vitamins and minerals are also very important for the normal development of embryos, which can be supplemented by eating more fresh fruits, vegetables, whole wheat food, etc. In addition, pregnant women also need to increase the intake of carbohydrate and fat to provide energy to support embryonic development.
In addition, pregnant women also need to pay special attention to avoiding drinks with high caffeine content, such as coffee and black tea, because caffeine may have adverse effects on embryos. At the same time, avoid eating raw meat and uncooked vegetables and fruits to reduce the risk of infection. Reasonable diet structure and healthy diet habits will contribute to the normal development of embryos and the health of pregnant women.
2. Diet care after birth
For the diet care of test tube babies after birth, the mother's lactation function is very important for the baby's nutrition intake. Breast milk is the best source of nutrition for infants, because it contains rich antibodies and other nutrients. Therefore, after the birth of IVF babies, mothers should try their best to breastfeed and follow the correct breastfeeding posture and frequency. If breast-feeding cannot be carried out due to various reasons, appropriate infant milk powder can be selected to supplement nutrition.
In the diet care after birth, it is also necessary to pay attention to whether the baby has allergies or intolerance to certain foods. Some common allergic foods include milk, eggs, peanuts and seafood. If the baby has allergic symptoms such as skin itching, dyspepsia or dyspnea, consult the doctor in time and investigate possible food allergy.
3. Time and method of introducing complementary food
According to the doctor's suggestion, IVF can begin to gradually introduce complementary foods in about 6 months. When introducing complementary food, rice flour or other cereal rice paste should be selected as the starting food first, and gradually introduce vegetable puree, fruit puree, meat puree, etc. When feeding infants, use small spoons and gradually increase the variety and quality of food to meet their nutritional needs.
In addition, the addition of food additives and flavorings to infants should be avoided to avoid allergy or adverse reactions. Every time new food is added, appropriate intervals should be observed, and whether the baby has allergic symptoms should be observed. At the same time, it is forbidden to give babies salty and sweet food to develop good eating habits.
4. Regular physical examination
In addition to reasonable diet care, IVF babies also need regular physical examination to ensure their healthy development. Regular physical examination can help doctors find malnutrition or other health problems of infants in time and take corresponding treatment measures in time.
During regular physical examination, the doctor will evaluate the growth of the baby by measuring the height, weight, head circumference and other indicators of the baby. At the same time, doctors will also carry out necessary blood tests and imaging examinations to exclude possible diseases and abnormalities. If any health problems are found, the doctor will provide parents with corresponding guidance and treatment suggestions.
Summary
In the diet care of test tube infants, attention should be paid to four aspects: diet care during pregnancy, diet care after birth, time and method of introducing complementary foods, and regular physical examination. Reasonable diet structure and healthy diet habits are conducive to the normal development of embryos and the health of pregnant women. Breastfeeding is the best source of nutrition for infants, but if it is impossible to breastfeed, you can choose appropriate infant milk powder to supplement nutrition. Timely introduce complementary foods, and pay attention to whether the baby has allergies or intolerance to certain foods. Finally, regular physical examination can help doctors find out the health problems of infants in time and take corresponding treatment measures. Scientific and reasonable diet care and regular physical examination can promote the healthy development of IVF.
