WHO reports that about 15 million premature babies are born every year around the world. Premature babies account for 5-15% of the total number of births in my country, that is, 5-15 out of every 100 newborns are premature babies.
The so-called premature baby is a baby born 37 weeks ago, and the one born 37 weeks later is called full-term baby . Usually, the smaller the gestational age and the lighter the weight of premature babies, the worse the prognosis. The physical constitution of premature babies is relatively weak, and early care is very difficult. Even if you take good care of them, the chance of later complications and sequelae are much higher than that of babies born normally.
families have premature babies. There is no need to panic in the early stage of development. If you also have a baby who "reports" early, then you may be worried for a long time and live every minute and second life by pinching time. Wan Ma used to be such a mother, with a baby born 34 weeks old.
Because of premature birth, the child entered the neonatal department as soon as he was born. After staying in the hospital for insulated box for half a month, the mother and son were in contact for the first time. Since I took the baby home, as a novice mother, I wish I could not sleep 24 hours a day, keeping my eyes on the changes in the baby's physical indications, fearing that my temporary negligence will cause irreversible consequences.
Early care for babies is much more complicated than full-term babies, because they are born before they are ready, need more extra care, and may delay development due to health problems.
There are a large number of research results at home and abroad that if premature babies can be maintained in time, carefully and appropriately after birth, Their height, weight, head circumference, etc. grow rapidly, and the brain develops gradually matures, and will gradually catch up with full-term babies of the same age .
Judging from the experience of Guan Ma’s own maintenance, this also roughly confirms. Although my baby was born prematurely, since he was one year old, his height, weight, intelligence and other developments have been no less than those of his peers. In some aspects, there is even a trend of catching up with .
So if the baby comes out early to meet, parents don’t have to worry too much. The baby is born prematurely not the mother's fault . Since you come, you can rest assured. The most important thing is to adjust your mentality and meet the following maintenance challenges.
We do need to put in more time, energy and physical strength to care for premature babies. So what are the differences between caring for premature babies and ordinary babies, and what are the things to pay attention to?
living environment requirements are more stringent
Premature babies have relatively higher environmental temperature requirements, and suitable temperature is about 24-28℃ . In addition, please pay attention to taking the baby's body temperature once in the morning and evening. Keep the armpit temperature at to 36.5-37.5℃. If this range is exceeded, corresponding measures need to be taken to maintain a constant body temperature for the baby.
For example, add or delete clothes, reference standard: In the same environment, babies can wear one more piece than adults . You can also wear a hat on your baby to reduce heat dissipation. If you turn on the air conditioner, you should clean the filter at least once a week. , and indoor ventilation 3 times a day to avoid the air conditioner blowing towards the baby.
Premature babies are particularly sensitive to noise. Excessive noise in will affect their brain development and may even cause apnea . So try to create a quiet environment for your baby. The effect of light from
should not be underestimated. In addition to affecting brain development, it will also increase the incidence of retinopathy. Continuous light will also affect the baby's biological clock rhythm , causing black and white to reverse. Therefore, try to minimize the stimulation of light on the baby, try to use night lights as little as possible to avoid direct lights to the baby's eyes.
feeding requires more caution
Babies born prematurely should also insist on breastfeeding in order to allow the baby to obtain sufficient nutrition and resistance factor . If it is really impossible, it is recommended that use formula milk powder for premature babies .
The stomach capacity of premature babies is small, the gastrointestinal digestive function is not sound, and eating too much milk can easily vomit and overflow. In severe cases, indigestion, bloating, diarrhea, etc. Therefore, it is recommended to feed as needed in the first few months, eat less and more meals , as long as the baby has no abdominal distension, vomiting and discomfort.
In the later stage, you can slowly fix the baby's milk volume and feeding time, and gradually increase from less to more, so that the baby's fragile digestive system has enough time to adapt and self-regulate.
Care Details should be thoroughly
Premature babies have not developed enough respiratory system, so pay special attention to Maintaining effective respiratory url . After the baby has finished breastfeeding, he can take a right-side lying position. It is best to use a pillow or quilt to help the baby maintain a side lying position to avoid turning over and lying prone to cover his mouth and nose. Be careful with the baby's clothes and quilts, and do not cover them and affect your breathing.
You should observe the baby's complexion frequently in daily life. If is red and purple, or if the baby holds breath, apnea, etc. , you can use your fingers to flick the soles of your feet, knead the earlobe, etc. stimulates the baby to resume breathing . If it occurs repeatedly, you should go to the hospital for treatment in time.
Let the baby maintain a comfortable position , for example, wrap it in a swaddle when sleeping, wrap it in a small bed with a towel or sheet, etc., so that the baby's limbs and body can be contacted as much as possible. The soft touch can make him feel safe.
Babies born prematurely also need to take a bath. They can be washed once a day in summer, and it is recommended to wash 1-2 times a week in winter. When taking a bath, control the room temperature of at about 30℃ . Pay attention to the water temperature and keep warm throughout the process. After washing, wipe it dry in time and then put on clothes. prevents cold .
Mothers often have to have close contact with their babies, Touch, massage, hug and kiss the baby more, and watch face to face, interact and play with . These all help establish a good parent-child relationship and promote the healthy development of the baby's physical and mental health.
It is best not to change the baby frequently, as mothers are naturally the most preferred candidate. Wash your hands and change into clean clothes every time you take care of your baby. ensures that all supplies that the baby comes into contact with must be clean and pollution-free . For the health of the baby, it is best not to contact outsiders before the full moon, even if they are familiar with relatives and friends.
written at the end
Babies born prematurely may be picky about maintenance conditions, but you must believe that they will eventually grow into a healthy baby. is normal for 1 year, and at most 3 years . Its growth and development are basically the same as those born in full term babies. Before this, parents don’t have to worry about their baby’s development milestones, and it doesn’t matter if they fall a little behind.
It should be noted that parents of premature babies should keep a good growth record for them, such as various body indicators, major exercises, fine movements, language development, etc. This is used as a basis for understanding and judging the baby's development, and to detect abnormalities early, and can be used as a reference for medical treatment if necessary in the future.
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