During the COVID-19 pandemic, it is believed that parents have become more cautious about the care of premature babies, especially in feeding premature babies. Next, I will give nursing mothers some answers to the feeding problems that everyone is concerned about.
1. If the nursing mother is a confirmed/suspected covid-19 pneumonia or a close contact, can she still breastfeed or express breast milk before feeding?
Based on the current research, it is not possible to determine whether the new crown virus is vertically transmitted from mother to child and through milk, so it is not recommended that mothers with the above conditions continue to breastfeed or express breast milk before feeding it to their babies. However, during the period when the mother cannot breastfeed, in order to ensure the amount of milk produced, it is recommended to use a breast pump and empty the milk 7-8 times a day. Breastfeeding can be resumed after treatment has healed or isolation has been lifted.
If breastfeeding is not possible, you can consult your doctor to select the appropriate preterm or infant formula according to your child's growth.
2. Is it necessary to disinfect all contact items with alcohol before breastfeeding/bottle feeding? Do I need to wear a mask when my mother feeds?
Alcohol disinfection of all contacts is not required prior to feeding. Before breastfeeding, mothers need to wash their hands and lightly clean the breasts and other parts; before feeding, they need to make sure that the bottles are clean and clean, and boil and disinfect immediately after use.
In addition, if the mother is in good health, there is no need to wear a mask when breastfeeding at home. However, if the mother has symptoms of the common cold, or in the area where the epidemic is severe, it is recommended that the mother wear a mask before feeding.
3. If the hospital's follow-up of premature babies is suspended, can we continue to use transitional formula milk for premature babies and then switch to ordinary formulas after the epidemic has passed?
Blind self-sustaining use of transitional formula for preterm infants is not recommended. If it is impossible to follow up because of the epidemic, then parents can measure weight, length, head circumference and other values at home, and then inform the doctor online, listen to the doctor's advice and then confirm the next feeding formula.
4. During the epidemic period, do premature babies need to delay the addition of complementary foods?
The timing of the addition of complementary foods in premature infants is not related to the epidemic. When the premature baby reaches the corrected age of 4-6 months, it is possible to decide whether complementary foods can be introduced according to the child's feeding and growth.
The addition of complementary foods requires a gradual approach, from one to many, from thin to thick. Initially, parents can choose foods that are easy to make into paste from daily ingredients. As your baby's chewing energy increases, it gradually transitions to semi-solid and solid foods.
In addition, whether during the epidemic or daily life, in the production of baby food supplements, parents should do the following:
Selection of fresh and clean ingredients;
Wash your hands with running water before making;
When making poultry, meat, eggs, milk and other foods, be sure to cook them thoroughly;
Kitchen utensils, baby bowls and spoons, etc. should be cleaned and boiled in time after use.
5. What can you eat to improve your baby's resistance to prevent new coronavirus pneumonia? Does antiviral oral solution have a preventive effect?
There are currently no studies that prove that eating a single food or medication can improve resistance, including antiviral oral solutions. However, as we all know, breast milk is the best food for children, for lactating mothers, it is necessary to maintain nutritional balance according to the home meals and breastfeeding recommendations of lactating women (nursing mothers), so as to provide sufficient milk and help improve their own and baby's resistance.
Get about 220 g of fish, poultry, eggs, meat (including animal offal) in daily meals;
400 to 500 ml of milk per day, if the taste is acceptable, it is recommended to use nutritionally fortified maternal milk powder;
On average, there are 25g of dried soybean products per day, and 10-15g of sautéed or roasted nuts;
500g of vegetables per day, of which green leafy vegetables and colored vegetables such as red and yellow account for more than 2/3, and fruits 200 to 400g;
Use iodized salt.
In the special period, parents of premature babies need to scientifically and reasonably arrange their eating and living at home, calmly face various problems in their children's feeding, and in the case of uncertainty, it is recommended to communicate with doctors through online means.
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