How to feed test tube babies after 15 days?
After the birth of test tube babies, especially in the first few months, the feeding and nursing of babies are very important. For 15 day old IVF infants, reasonable feeding methods can promote their healthy growth and development. This article will elaborate on the feeding of test tube infants after 15 days from four aspects: feeding interval, feeding mode, diet essentials and FAQs.
1. Infant feeding interval
For 15 day old IVF infants, hunger and dietary needs are gradually increasing, but appropriate feeding intervals are still needed. Generally speaking, test tube babies need to be fed 8-12 times a day, and the interval between each feeding is about 2-3 hours. Reasonable control of feeding interval can ensure that infants absorb enough nutrition and avoid over feeding leading to indigestion or obesity.
When arranging feeding time, it can be flexibly adjusted according to the needs and habits of the baby, but try to ensure that the number of times and interval of daily feeding are relatively fixed, so as to develop good eating habits.
2. Infant feeding mode
Breastfeeding and artificial feeding are two common choices for IVF feeding. Breastfeeding can provide the best nutrition and antibodies needed by the baby, and help to enhance immunity. However, if the mother does not have enough milk or has other feeding difficulties, she can choose artificial feeding.
In artificial feeding, infant formula can be used. According to the suggestions of doctors or nutritionists, select the type of milk powder suitable for test tube babies, and correctly configure and use according to the instructions. At the same time, use special feeding bottles and nipples, and pay attention to disinfection and cleaning to ensure the hygiene and safety of feeding.
3. Food points
The key points of the diet of test tube babies after 15 days include the baby's diet composition, feeding amount and feeding posture.
The diet of test tube babies should include carbohydrate, protein, fat, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. Taking breastfeeding as an example, mothers should eat a balanced diet and take in enough protein, vitamins and minerals to ensure the quality and quantity of milk.
The amount of feeding needs to be adjusted according to the baby's needs and reactions. Generally speaking, IVF babies will show hunger signals during the feeding process, such as increased sucking, lip licking, crying, etc. On the premise of meeting the baby's physiological needs, gradually increase the feeding amount and feeding time to adapt to the baby's growth and development.
Feeding posture is also very important. Test tube babies should be fed in a prone position, with the baby's head slightly raised to facilitate swallowing and digestion. At the same time, keeping the baby in close contact with the mother or the feeder will help to enhance communication and security.
4. Frequently asked questions
In the process of IVF feeding, we often encounter some problems and confusion. Here are some common questions:
Q: The baby has weak suction force, how to improve the suction effect?
A: You can try to adjust the flow rate and size of the pacifier to meet your baby's needs. At the same time, massage the baby's abdomen to stimulate and help promote digestion and absorption.
Q: How does the baby often hiccup?
A: It is recommended to burp your baby before and after feeding to avoid eating too fast and swallowing too much air. At the same time, try to keep the baby upright for a long time to promote the elimination of burping gas.
Q: The baby often vomits milk, what reason is it?
A: The baby may vomit milk due to overeating, overeating or indigestion. It is recommended to control the amount of milk and feeding speed properly during feeding, and keep the baby upright for 30 minutes, which is beneficial to digestion and reduce reflux symptoms.
To sum up, the feeding of test tube babies after 15 days involves many aspects, such as feeding interval, feeding method, dietary essentials and FAQs. Scientific and reasonable feeding methods and good feeding habits are crucial to the healthy growth of test tube babies. Parents should pay close attention to the needs and responses of infants during the feeding process, and make corresponding adjustments according to the actual situation to ensure that infants receive adequate nutrition and good development.
