Dietary habits of test tube babies
With the continuous progress of science and technology, IVF has become a more and more popular way of birth. After IVF babies are born, their eating habits are crucial to their growth and development. The right diet can provide adequate nutrition and help them grow healthily. The following are the eating habits that IVF should pay attention to.
Breastfeeding vs. milk feeding
Breast milk is the most ideal way of feeding. It contains all kinds of necessary nutrients, which helps to strengthen the immunity of infants. Breastfeeding has other special advantages for IVF. Research shows that test tube babies fed through breast milk may obtain antibodies from their mothers, helping to protect them from diseases. In addition, breast milk can help to establish emotional ties with infants and promote physical and psychological development. However, sometimes due to various reasons, mothers may not be able to breastfeed, so it is also a good choice to choose the right milk powder. In any case, the choice of feeding mode should be carried out under the guidance of doctors.
Breastfeeding time should be based on the needs of infants and follow the principle of "demand feeding". Babies in the first few weeks need to be fed more frequently, perhaps 10 or more times a day. As the baby grows, the number of feedings will gradually decrease. The stomach capacity of infants will also increase, so the amount of each feeding should be properly adjusted according to the stomach capacity of infants.
Timing and food selection of complementary foods
Generally speaking, infants can start to add complementary foods about 6 months after birth. This time depends on the development of the baby and should be carried out under the advice of the pediatrician. When starting to add complementary foods, you can choose some foods that are easy to digest and rich in nutrients, such as rice paste, bananas, apple puree, etc. Gradually introducing different kinds of food can help infants adapt to different tastes and textures.
When adding complementary foods, try to avoid using salt, sugar or condiments, because the baby's kidney and digestive system are not fully developed, and the ability to deal with these substances is limited. In addition, infants should also avoid eating foods containing possible allergens, such as peanuts and nuts. In order to ensure that infants get enough iron, some iron containing foods, such as red meat, egg yolk, etc., can be added to complementary foods.
Avoid overfeeding and anorexia
Test tube babies have smaller stomach capacity and need more frequent feeding in the early stage. However, infants may also experience overfeeding, which may lead to gastrointestinal discomfort and digestive problems. In order to avoid overfeeding, it is necessary to observe the satiety and self-regulation of infants. On the other hand, some infants may show anorexia, which may be related to anorexia or physical discomfort. If the baby refuses to eat for a long time or has other abnormalities, the doctor should be consulted in a timely manner.
Summary
The eating habits of IVF babies are crucial to their health and development. Breastfeeding is the most ideal way of feeding, but if it is impossible to breastfeed, selecting the right milk powder can also provide necessary nutrition. The time of adding complementary food and food selection should be based on the development of the baby and the doctor's recommendations. It is also important to avoid overfeeding and anorexia. Pay attention to the satiety and self-regulation of infants. In a word, the correct diet habits can bring a good foundation for the growth of IVF.
