How to enjoy life with your premature baby

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According to statistics, about 8% of babies are born prematurely each year, most premature babies are born between 32 and 36 weeks of gestation, they will spend a few days in the neonatal intensive care unit. before returning home with her parents.
After a premature baby undergoes intensive care in the hospital and is sent home, it's time for parents to enjoy life with a new family member. Babies born prematurely will have many wonderful, interesting and exciting things. Ask any first-time dad and they'll tell you how much they love their baby, they can spend hours just watching him, holding hands, kissing his tiny feet or inhaling the scent of his hair. I just washed my baby. They will spend most of their time just holding, playing with and petting the baby. They'll also learn what your baby likes or doesn't like and her personality traits.
Parents of premature babies are often overwhelmed by special care such as using drugs and other medical equipment instead of really enjoying a good time with their baby. They may have forgotten the emotional need between parents and children. However, try to stay in touch with other preterm families you have met in the hospital or consult other preterm parents you know who will let you know. Very useful tips in caring for premature babies.
When the pressure of medical care for premature babies has been removed, parents will be delighted with each of the first developmental milestones that the baby achieves: The first smile, the baby begins to roll over. again, crawling, walking... and more. Baby will surprise parents every day and will remind them of all the love for baby they have in their hearts.

When a premature baby is about to be discharged from the hospital and return home, it is also the moment that parents look forward to the most, but it also comes with countless worries about their little one. After so much anticipation, they can be worried and really unsure about how to care for a newborn, especially for a premature baby like this. However, parents of premature babies will not feel alone because they should know that every year about 8% of parents fall into this situation. Taking care of a premature baby is really not as difficult as they think and rest assured that when he grows up, he will also develop normally like any other child.
Breastfeeding, preventing illness, keeping your baby safe, and caring for a premature baby in general are all a little different than a full-term baby. Even in cases where a premature baby is a second child, parents may still feel anxious about how they will be cared for. Premature babies are much different from full-term babies and have very different needs. Here are a few things young parents need to keep in mind to be able to properly care for their premature baby:
Feeding a premature baby: Even after receiving intensive care and being discharged from the hospital, premature babies still have may have difficulty absorbing nutrients and energy for normal growth and steady weight gain. Premature babies need to gain weight faster than full-term babies to catch up with growth, but they aren't strong enough to breastfeed or bottle-feed well on their own. Parents may also wonder how much and how often premature babies should eat, or how to make babies sleepy so they can feed better. Keeping premature babies healthy: Because of being born prematurely, the baby's organs are not completely complete to start a new life, besides, the baby's immune system is not strong enough to fight the effects of harmful effects. pathogens from outside the environment, so premature babies are often more susceptible to illness than full-term babies. Premature babies are at risk for a variety of conditions including chronic lung disease, which makes them more susceptible to respiratory infections. An immature immune system makes it difficult for children to fight off infections or other intestinal problems, making it harder for them to absorb nutrients. However, following a few simple rules can completely prevent many illnesses in babies in general and premature babies in particular.

Preventing Sudden Infant Death Syndrome: Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is a terrible tragedy for all families with infants. Unfortunately, premature babies have a higher risk of dying from sudden infant death syndrome than those born at term. Although doctors still don't know the exact cause of sudden infant death syndrome, in most cases, sudden infant death syndrome can be prevented by following these guidelines. Safe sleeping methods are recommended. With babies, especially premature babies, parents need to always keep the baby sleeping in the supine position, in addition, whenever possible, they should also check the baby's breathing or check the breathing patterns. Abnormalities in the color of the baby's skin and mucous membranes.
Keeping your baby safe in the car: Premature babies are often very small and underweight when they leave the hospital so they may not fit in all car seats. Not only is it difficult to position an infant in a chair, but the semi-upright sitting position can make it difficult for the baby to keep the airway open. Therefore, parents need to pay attention to the child's sitting position in the car and always make sure that the baby is in the safest position possible. Bathing a Newborn: Although bathing a baby seems to be one of the simplest chores for many parents. However, for premature babies, bathing, especially the first bath, makes a lot of difference. Parents need to learn more about the principles and steps of bathing their babies as well as how to keep them warm during bath time. Newborns can be incredibly emotional for parents, and so can premature babies. Although premature babies are often small, weak and need special care, even needing the use of supportive medical equipment, but because of these things, they should not forget about the emotional connection between parents and children. little. Don't worry too much because most babies born prematurely will catch up with their growth and lead a normal life like any other child.

Newborns are generally susceptible to respiratory diseases, respiratory infections and gastrointestinal infections if they are introduced to solid foods early or are not properly stored and prepared. To protect children's health, parents should do well to exclusively breastfeed their babies for the first 6 months (if possible) and vaccinate on schedule. As soon as a child shows symptoms such as anorexia, fatigue, and crying, the child needs to go to the hospital to be consulted by a specialist for monitoring and treatment. The pediatric department at Vinmec International General Hospital is the address for receiving and examining diseases that infants and young children are susceptible to: viral fever, bacterial fever, otitis media, pneumonia in children. With a system of facilities, modern medical equipment, sterile space, minimizing the impact as well as the risk of disease spread, Vinmec will bring satisfaction to customers. and is highly appreciated by industry experts with:
Gathering a team of leading pediatricians: Including leading experts with high professional qualifications (professors, associate professors, doctors, Master's degree), experienced, worked at major hospitals such as Bach Mai, 108.. The doctors are all well-trained, professional, conscientious, knowledgeable about young psychology. In addition to domestic pediatric specialists, the Department of Pediatrics also has the participation of foreign experts (Japan, Singapore, Australia, USA) who are always pioneers in applying the latest and most effective treatment regimens. . Comprehensive services: In the field of Pediatrics, Vinmec provides a series of continuous medical examination and treatment services from Newborn to Pediatric and Vaccine,... according to international standards to help parents take care of their baby's health from birth to childhood. Advanced techniques: Vinmec has successfully deployed many specialized techniques to make the treatment of difficult diseases in Pediatrics more effective: neurosurgery - skull surgery, stem cell transplantation blood in cancer treatment. Professional care: In addition to understanding children's psychology, Vinmec also pays special attention to the children's play space, helping them to play comfortably and get used to the hospital's environment, cooperate in treatment, improve the efficiency of medical treatment.

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Reference sources: babycenter.com, verywellfamily.com
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