Test tube baby 12 days: What are the dietary requirements? How to feed?
IVF refers to babies born through assisted reproductive technologies such as in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer. For the dietary requirements and feeding methods of test tube babies, doctors will give detailed guidance to ensure that the babies get adequate nutrition and grow healthily. The following will be detailed from four aspects: nutritional requirements, feeding methods, feeding frequency and precautions.
1、 Nutritional requirements
At the age of 12 days, the nutritional requirements of test tube babies have gradually changed from relying only on milk products to diversified diets.
First, breast milk is the best source of nutrition for IVF. Breast milk is rich in protein, fat, minerals and antibodies, which is conducive to the development of the infant's immune system. If the mother is unable to provide enough breast milk, she can choose the age appropriate formula according to the doctor's advice.
Secondly, complementary foods can be gradually introduced as babies grow up. From the 6th month of birth of test tube babies, you can try preliminary complementary foods, such as rice flour, flour, fruit puree, etc. Gradually increase the types and quantity of complementary foods to ensure a balanced and diversified diet.
In addition, pay attention to the hygiene and safety of diet, and avoid eating expired food or food that has not been fully heated to prevent food poisoning or infection.
2、 Feeding mode
At 12 days of age, IVF babies are usually fed through breast milk or formula. When feeding, it is necessary to adopt proper posture to make the baby feel comfortable and safe.
When breast-feeding, the baby should be in front of the mother's breast, and the head, neck and body should be kept in a straight line. The mother should give timely support and guidance in the feeding position to ensure that the baby can suck milk correctly. When feeding, avoid shaking violently or patting the baby's back to avoid discomfort.
When feeding formula milk, you can use bottles and nipples, and try to choose products that meet the age and needs of infants. When feeding, pay attention to the size and flow of the nipple to prevent the baby from inhaling too much air or eating too much milk.
3、 Feeding frequency
When the test tube baby is 12 days old, the feeding frequency will depend on the baby's needs and feeding conditions. Generally speaking, 6-8 times of feeding is required every day.
In the first few weeks after birth, the baby has a small amount of food, more times of daily feeding, and a short time interval. With the growth and development of the baby, the number of feeding will gradually decrease, but the amount of each feeding will increase.
The baby will also be one of the indicators of feeding when urinating and defecating. The frequency of urination should be more than 6 times a day, and the frequency of defecation changes with age, but generally at least once a day.
4、 Precautions
When feeding test tube babies, the following aspects should be paid attention to:
1. Hygiene and safety of diet. Keep the feeding utensils clean and hygienic, and avoid eating expired or inadequately heated food.
2. Observe the feeding condition of the baby. Pay attention to the performance of saturated hunger of infants, and do not force infants to eat too much or too little.
3. Maintain a good feeding environment. Keep the room temperature suitable, ventilated and quiet to avoid affecting the baby's eating.
4. Pay attention to the baby's food allergy. Some infants may have allergic reactions to certain foods. If vomiting, diarrhea, skin itching and other symptoms are found, consult a doctor in time.
To sum up, at the age of 12 days, the dietary requirements and feeding methods of test tube infants are determined according to the development needs of infants. Breastfeeding is the first choice, and formula milk can also be used as an alternative. The feeding frequency depends on the baby's needs and feeding conditions. During feeding, attention should be paid to the hygiene and safety of diet, the feeding condition of infants, the good maintenance of feeding environment, and the observation and treatment of food allergy.
