Premature babies usually need to stay in hospital for a few days to get their health evaluated, gain weight, learn how to swallow, and improve organ function.
When you are hospitalized, your baby needs special care and it is essential for the family to follow their development and learn about how to care for prematurity. The following are some tips for facing this period of hospitalization of the baby.
Take milk for baby
It is very important that the mother draw milk to the baby while he is hospitalized, as this is the best food to strengthen your immune system and to help you gain weight.
Milk should be withdrawn at the hospital or at home, following nurses' instructions so that the baby has food at all the meals of the day. In addition, withdrawing milk frequently helps increase its production, preventing the mother from running out of milk when the baby is discharged. Learn how to store breast milk.
Remove milk, learn about baby's health, sleep and eat wellMaintaining good nutrition
Although it is a difficult time, it is essential to maintain a good diet so that the milk production is maintained and for the mother to be healthy to take care of her baby.
During breast-feeding, you should increase your intake of fruits, vegetables, fish and milk, and drink at least 2 liters of water per day. See how your mother should be fed during breastfeeding.
Sleep well
Sleep well is important to keep the mind and body healthy by preparing the mother for a new day next to the baby in the hospital. A good night's sleep relieves stress and helps calm and calm the baby.
Search About Baby Health
Researching about baby health helps you understand the treatment process and what are the care it needs to recover faster.
A good tip is to ask doctors and nurses for advice on trusted books and sites to get information on preterm infants and the length of hospital stay.
Remove all doubts
It is very important to talk to the medical staff to answer any questions about your health and baby care, both during hospitalization and after discharge. The following list provides examples of questions that can be asked to better understand the process that the baby is going through.
Examples of questions to ask the health team