Features of nursing children with a minimum body weight
Being born prematurely, the child is notmanaged to get the necessary development in the womb. Therefore, he himself can not cope with the necessary functions. Doctors come to the rescue by placing it in a special plastic box.
Nursing of premature babies is performed in a special box. Photo: Getty There are a number of rules that must be followed while the child is there:
- With a very low weight for the first time, the box is kept closed. It should maintain a constant temperature suitable for the child’s body and be supplied with oxygen.
- Every 2-3 hours it is necessary to turn the newborn in order to avoid deforming the head.
- All care activities are carried out directly in the box, you cannot take the child out.
- The child is always connected to the devices, fixing the general state.
- It is necessary to observe sterility, since the newborn at this time is very susceptible to infections.
In those hospitals where there is no specialequipment, for such children allocate separate beds and try to maintain the temperature with the help of heating pads and warm wraps. If the baby is very weak and can not take the breast, it is fed artificially. When he gets stronger, the mother can come and feed him, but at the same time observe sterility as much as possible.
Stages of nursing
For a premature baby, chances of growing healthy depend on proper nursing in the first weeks of life. Events are divided into three stages:
- The first occurs in the hospital. The baby is placed in a special box, in which conditions are close to the conditions in the mother's stomach. At this time, the main rule - to exclude hypothermia.
- On the second, the baby is transferred to the children's hospital. The transfer time depends on the child’s condition. Here he receives the necessary care and is supervised by doctors.
- In the third stage, the main responsibility lies with the mother. The baby is discharged home, and their parents do it. But the nurse and pediatrician should visit him regularly and follow the development.
You can not bathe your baby before he gains weightabove two kilograms. In order not to damage the delicate skin, do not remove the original lubricant. As a result of properly conducted activities, the child develops normally and eventually catches up with his peers.
