How to prevent skin itching in test tube babies
In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a method of assisted reproduction. In recent years, more and more couples choose IVF to realize their reproductive dreams. However, some IVF babies may suffer from skin itching during their growth and development, which may affect their quality of life. The following will introduce how to prevent the skin itching of test tube babies from aspects such as diet conditioning, keeping skin clean, avoiding excessive stimulation, and timely medical treatment.
Diet conditioning
The skin health of IVF is closely related to diet. First of all, the mother should pay attention to a balanced diet during pregnancy and take in enough protein, vitamins and minerals, which will help the baby's growth and immunity. Secondly, after the birth of test tube babies, breast feeding is considered to be the most healthy and suitable way of feeding. Breast milk contains rich antibodies and immune factors, which helps to protect the skin health of infants. If breastfeeding is not possible, you should choose a suitable formula and follow the doctor's instructions to ensure that the baby's diet is reasonable and nutritious.
In addition, children should try to choose fresh and natural ingredients when adding complementary foods, and gradually introduce various foods to avoid the intake of allergens. If your baby has an allergic reaction to certain food, you should stop eating it immediately and consult your doctor for advice.
Keep skin clean
Keeping skin clean is one of the important measures to prevent skin itching. The skin of IVF is delicate and vulnerable to the stimulation of external environment. Therefore, when bathing your baby, you should choose mild bath products and try to avoid using products containing hormones, spices and chemical additives. The proper temperature of bath water is about 37 ℃. Too high or too low water temperature will cause irritation to the baby's skin.
After bathing, gently dry the baby's body with a soft towel and keep the skin dry. Especially for areas prone to sweating, such as neck, armpit and groin, pay special attention to cleaning and protection to prevent eczema and other skin problems. At the same time, avoid using too many cosmetics or lotions to avoid blocking pores and irritating the baby's skin.
Avoid over stimulation
The skin of IVF is sensitive and vulnerable to touch and friction. Therefore, parents should try to be gentle and gentle when contacting the baby, and avoid rubbing or rubbing the baby's skin. In addition, try to avoid exposing your baby to irritating substances, such as pollen, dust mites and other allergens, to prevent skin itching caused by allergic reactions.
When dressing, you should choose soft, breathable natural materials, and try to avoid using smooth synthetic fiber fabrics to reduce friction and irritation to your baby's skin. When washing clothes, non irritating detergent should be used, and full rinsing should be paid attention to to ensure that the clothes are clean and friendly to the baby's skin.
Get medical attention in time
If the test tube baby has skin itching symptoms, parents should seek medical help and advice from professional doctors in a timely manner. The doctor will diagnose the symptoms and give corresponding treatment plans according to the symptoms, the child's age, growth and development. At the same time, parents should follow the doctor's guidance to correctly use drugs and topical preparations, and avoid blind use of drugs or folk remedies, so as not to aggravate the symptoms of skin itching.
In a word, to prevent the test tube baby from skin itching, we need to start with food conditioning, keep the skin clean, avoid excessive stimulation and seek medical advice in time. Reasonable diet and nutrition, scientific skin care and avoidance of allergic irritation will help your baby's skin health. If necessary, timely seeking medical help from a professional doctor is an important guarantee for the baby's skin health.
