How to adjust feeding plan for test tube babies after breast-feeding
Test tube babies are babies born through artificial assisted reproduction technology, and the feeding plan for these babies needs special adjustment. After IVF breast-feeding, parents should make detailed adjustments to the feeding plan from the following aspects.
1. Feeding frequency and time
IVF babies often have lower birth weight and need more frequent feeding to meet their needs. Normally, newborns need to be fed 8 to 12 times a day, while IVF babies may need more feeding times. It is recommended that parents adjust the feeding time according to the needs of the baby, and ensure feeding every 2-3 hours.
It is worth noting that IVF babies may need special care at birth due to growth retardation or premature delivery. In this case, the doctor will make a special feeding plan according to the specific situation of the baby. Parents should pay close attention to the doctor's advice and feed according to the plan.
2. Feeding mode
Breastfeeding or formula milk powder can be selected as the feeding mode of test tube babies. Breastfeeding has many benefits for IVF, including enhancing immunity and preventing allergy. However, many IVF babies may have difficulties in swallowing and sucking, which will affect the effect of breastfeeding. If breastfeeding is difficult, parents can choose to use formula milk powder and follow the correct way of feeding under the guidance of doctors.
Whether breast-feeding or formula feeding, parents should ensure proper feeding posture to help infants swallow and digest food. When choosing a feeding bottle, parents should choose a special feeding bottle suitable for IVF to reduce the inconvenience caused by swallowing problems.
3. Diet and nutrition
Since IVF babies may have growth retardation or premature delivery at birth, special attention should be paid to the nutrition of diet. First, parents can consult doctors and nutritionists to make a diet plan suitable for babies. Secondly, you can choose to add some special nutritional supplements for infants to provide more comprehensive nutrition.
Parents should pay attention to the baby's weight gain and adjust the diet plan around the baby's development stage. Doctors usually have regular physical examinations and adjust the nutritional needs of infants according to their specific conditions. Parents should pay close attention to the doctor's suggestions and make timely adjustments.
4. Monitoring and feedback
After adjusting the feeding plan, parents should closely observe the baby's reaction and performance and make timely adjustments. Parents can pay attention to the number and size of defecation and the humidity of diapers, which are indicators to evaluate whether the infant's digestive system is normal or not. If the baby is unwell or abnormal, parents should consult the doctor in time.
Over time, the digestive system of IVF will gradually mature, and the dietary requirements will also change. Therefore, parents should constantly adjust the feeding plan and consult the doctor regularly to ensure the healthy growth of the baby.
summary
The feeding plan of test tube infants needs special adjustment, including feeding frequency and time, feeding mode, diet and nutrition, as well as monitoring and feedback. Parents should make a feeding plan suitable for the baby according to the baby's specific conditions and the doctor's suggestions. At the same time, closely observe the baby's reaction and performance, and timely adjust the feeding plan to ensure the healthy growth of the baby.
