Colleague Xiaoli gave birth to twins, which should have been a very happy thing. But recently it has been very worrying, after the birth of two babies, one is very normal, but the other test found that jaundice is very high, obviously both are born at the same time, why is the difference so big.
Doctors advised Xiaoli not to worry too much, many newborns will have jaundice, although two babies were born at the same time, but because they are still separate individuals, so the development is not the same. Two babies come into this world at the same time, and after breathing fresh air, they begin to cry, and then all the organs of the body begin to work, including the heart, liver, spleen, kidney and stomach. Problems arise when an organ of the body cannot handle the workload. Jaundice is that the liver does not work very well.
Many newborns develop jaundice a few days after birth, which is divided into physiological jaundice and pathological jaundice. Physiological jaundice is related to the baby's bilirubin metabolism, if the production is relatively large, the baby's liver will be insufficient to work, resulting in the baby jaundice. Pathological jaundice is mainly due to the baby's biliary atresia, or congenital hepatitis, urinary tract infections, etc.
However, many couples do not have to worry too much, most babies are physiological jaundice, after 7-21 days, with the discharge of bilirubin, the baby's jaundice will disappear, no need for additional treatment, will not affect the baby's health. In addition to the fact that the baby's skin will be a little yellower, if there is no abnormality in appetite or activity, there will be no problem.
Parents should also pay attention to observation. What is jaundice in the baby, if the baby has not receded for a long time, it is necessary to seek medical treatment in time, so as not to delay the child's condition, general pathological jaundice, there are fast onset, within one day of the baby's birth, there will be jaundice, the baby's skin is particularly yellow, repeated attacks.
If the baby has jaundice, some mothers will also recommend stopping breast milk, which is not right, such as only serum bilirubin is higher than a certain amount, then breast milk needs to be suspended. Instead, increase the number of times your baby drinks breast milk and feed it on demand. Breast milk is better absorbed, so the number of bowel movements in your baby will also increase, and eating more will also be more.
In the same case, if it is milk powder feeding, you can also feed the baby more, you can also feed some warm water, because the milk powder is not so easy to absorb, to prevent the child from causing constipation. There are also sunbathing for the baby, but choose a mild sun, such as seven or eight in the morning and five or six in the afternoon, and the time should not be too long. If the jaundice does not recede for a long time, you should go to the hospital for examination.
Twin babies are harder. It is already very hard for a family to take care of one baby, and the situation of two babies is even more difficult to take care of. When the mother is breastfeeding, it is best to feed two babies at the same time, so that the two babies develop the habit of eating and sleeping together, so that the twin mothers will be more relaxed.
Due to the individual differences between the two babies, there will be differences in sucking ability and appetite. Moms can't feed the same baby with the same breast on the same side every time, and in the long run, the milk will be unevenly distributed. To improve this situation, it is necessary to let the babies exchange and suck on each other, which will help the breasts to produce even milk and make the milk more abundant. This also satisfies two babies.
If breast milk can not meet the situation of two babies, it is recommended to increase the formula milk for the baby to drink, but at this time also pay attention to balance, so that both babies eat roughly the same breast milk, if once you are used to drinking milk powder, you will not drink breast milk, which is not good for the baby's development.
Not only do you have two babies together while you're breastfeeding, but you also put them together when you sleep. In this way, you can let the two babies form the same living habits, otherwise, if one baby does not sleep, it will not only affect the other baby, but also affect the rest of the mother. Bringing it up will also be inadequate. At this time, the most important thing for bao moms is to pay attention to rest, in order to ensure their physical health and adequate breast milk.
Of course, two babies, the family should also be arranged. If there are economic conditions, it is best to ask the confinement or go to the confinement center, so that the baby develops good living habits, and it is better to bring it in the future, the confinement and confinement center, not only have rich experience, but also have enough theoretical knowledge to bring the two babies better.
The price of the confinement and confinement center is not cheap, and many families cannot afford it. In such a case, you also have to ask the elderly at home to help with the children. After work, Bao Dad also wants to help with the baby. After all, Bao Mom can't overwork during the confinement period, otherwise she will fall ill and it will be difficult to heal after the confinement.
Bao Mom should also adjust her mentality, diet structure, and achieve nutritional balance. While taking care of your baby at night, you should also pay attention to your own rest. Being a mother is not easy, and being a twin mother is even more difficult.