Nursing of newborns born by caesarean section
Release time : 05/03/2025 09:30:02
Looking at the little guy who had just come out of his mother's belly, many novice parents were at a loss, afraid that they would hurt the little baby in their arms with a little force.
Especially newborns delivered by Caesarean section who have not been squeezed by the birth canal should be well cared for after birth.
Method of nursing newborn babies after caesarean section Looking at the newborn life, the novice parents are moved beyond words, but the burden of parental responsibilities begins to fall on the novice parents.
For babies delivered by Caesarean section, since they have not received compression from the birth canal, they still need some time to adapt after being separated from the mother. Newbie parents should pay close attention to the child's condition and pay attention to nursing work.
So, what are the methods to care for newborns born through Caesarean section? Let's find out! 1. Don't overfeed milk powder.
For milk with too high concentration, the baby's gastrointestinal tract cannot fully absorb it, especially protein.
On the contrary, it increases the burden on the baby's gastrointestinal tract, causing abdominal distension, diarrhea, and causing obstacles to nutrient absorption.
Therefore, the amount of milk powder fed to the baby must be appropriate to the baby's age.
The general formula is: within half a month, every 100 ml of milk contains about 9 grams of milk powder; within 2 months, it contains 12 grams, and within 3 months, it does not exceed 15 grams.
2. The frequency of switching milk powder should not be too high.
There are often mothers who change milk powder because they see that their children are not growing long or have green stools. However, they don't know that changing milk powder will bring a lot of pressure to their children.
Changing milk powder will reduce intake in the early stage, causing indigestion, and some may also cause symptoms such as mouth vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation.
At the same time, we should also avoid the practice of some mothers changing milk powder just by hearsay that a certain milk powder is good.
In addition to feeding special protein milk powder due to occasional milk allergies, the most important thing is to insist on feeding the same milk powder.
After feeding milk powder, be sure to hiccup.
When children drink milk powder, they will swallow even the air.
When air enters the child's stomach, the air pressure in the stomach increases, and the child must feel uncomfortable.
This requires a process that releases swallowed air through the esophagus, known as hiccups.
What should I do if a newborn born by Caesarean section has a red butt? A red bottom of a newborn baby is something that almost every novice parent will encounter. Inexperienced novice parents may find it difficult to sit still because of this, and they are afraid that there is a problem with the child's body.
In fact, because the diaper area in the hip pocket has a long time in contact with wet diapers, both feces and urine have a strong irritation to the skin. In addition, the skin of newborns is tender, and it is easy to develop hip redness. Small red papules may appear on local skin. In severe cases, the skin is eroded and ruptured, and peeling and running water.
What should I do if I encounter a newborn baby's bottom is red? 1. Pay attention to keeping your buttocks dry and replace them in time after discovering that the diaper is wet.
Newborn diapers should be made of old cotton or cotton fabrics that are soft and highly absorbent, such as old sheets, cotton wool pants, etc. This is not only soft and does not damage the newborn's skin, but also has good breathability, and the newborn will feel very comfortable.
The diaper cannot be wrapped with plastic sheet. Because it is sealed and harmful to the spread of heat and heat, it can easily occur or aggravate the redness of the buttocks.
To prevent the diaper from soaking through to the bedsheets, a small cotton or cloth pad can be used under the diaper.
In hot summer, when the room temperature is high, the buttocks can be completely exposed to keep the buttocks of newborns in a dry state.
2. Pay attention to the cleanliness of diapers.
Be sure to clean the diaper you have changed.
If there is dirt on the diaper, you need to use soap or washing powder with little alkaline content to clean it, and then wash it with clean water several times to completely remove the alkaline traces, otherwise it will irritate the skin of the buttocks.
After cleaning, the diaper should be ironed with boiling water, wrung it out, and then placed in the sun to dry it to achieve the purpose of disinfection and sterilization.
3. After each bowel movement, wash your buttocks with warm water to keep local cleanliness.
When the skin is red, especially when it is broken, do not wash it with soap to avoid local irritation.
4. For the treatment of red buttocks, tannic acid ointment can be applied locally.
If the skin ruptures and running water, zinc oxide oil can be applied to help absorption and promote epithelial growth.
As long as you pay attention to the skin of your buttocks while treating, the redness of your buttocks will soon improve.
Of course, parents nowadays choose newborn diapers for their children for convenience. Of course, there is nothing wrong with it. The use of diapers is indeed convenient and practical, so it is widely accepted by people. Because of this, the phenomenon of newborn babies with red buttocks is also more common. Babies who use diapers have a much higher chance of developing red buttocks. If they have to use diapers, parents must replace them in time. If there is no feces, they can wait until the diaper has accumulated to a certain amount of urine. Take off the diaper and wash it with clean water before replacing it with a new diaper. If the baby defecates, it must be replaced immediately. Wash it with clean water and wipe it clean before replacing it with a new diaper.
What to do if the baby's head shape is not right after a cesarean section? If you are a new parent and don't have any experience, it is very likely that you will notice that your child has a large area of a misshapen head after ten or fifteen days. Many parents worry about this. What should be done if the baby's head shape is not right? Some parents will notice that their baby always faces one way when they lie down.
Pay closer attention, and you'll notice that babies' heads aren't all perfectly round. The more they lie on one side, the more their head tends to be flattened on that side. Mothers are often criticized for always positioning the baby in a way that makes the head flat.
Facts are not always so.
From birth to about one month of age, the baby's head grows at a rapid rate. The growth of the skull during this time is not entirely symmetrical due to external pressure, but also largely due to internal forces.
Parents shouldn't worry too much about the shape of your baby's head; it's quite common for babies to have a slight misalignment. By the time they reach their first birthday, this misalignment tends to disappear. There's no need to fret over having a baby with a "Rubber Ducky"-like appearance.
Choosing the right sleeping position is the main method for correcting a baby's head shape.
Parents and guardians, please be careful not to let your baby sleep in just one position.
Once a posture has become a habit, it becomes very difficult to change.
The baby is used to sleeping facing his mother and also likes to sleep facing the lamp.
According to this characteristic, mothers should often change their baby's sleeping position.
Mothers can often call the position with their baby, and can also change the position of the lights.
Some babies have higher cheekbones. If they lie down, their cheekbones will be higher in the future. This means that the baby should sleep on his left and right sides.
Taking care of a newborn baby does cost parents a lot of energy. Many parents cannot ensure adequate sleep time in the months after their child is born.
No matter what, the healthy and safe growth of your child is the greatest wish of a parent. No matter how hard it is, it will melt in front of your child's smile.
Is neonatal jaundice normal after a C-section? Neonatal jaundice is a common concern for many parents. Some babies appear healthy at birth, but within a few days they develop a yellowish complexion. Many parents are very worried about this.
So, is neonatal jaundice normal? Let's take a look at it.
Neonatal Physiological Jaundice: 1. Neonatal physiological jaundice refers to the phenomenon of elevated bilirubin levels in the body due to abnormal bilirubin metabolism after birth, manifesting as jaundice in the skin and sclera within 2-3 days. This is a common occurrence that does not require special treatment and will naturally resolve within several days. Please note that the above information is for reference only. If you have any doubts or discomfort, please seek medical advice and follow the doctor's recommendations promptly.
Fetal growth and development rely on maternal nutrients, and the waste products of metabolic processes are also excreted by the mother's organs. When fetal red blood cells die, they "pass away in their prime" and produce bilirubin, which is then converted and excreted by the mother's liver.
So, the baby was born without jaundice.
After the infant is born, he leaves the mother and has to deal with his own metabolic products.
Red blood cells, once broken down, release bilirubin. This substance must be converted into a more soluble form before it can be excreted from the body.
At this time, the newborn's liver has a very weak capability to handle bilirubin.
Bilirubin cannot be excreted into the body from normal channels, and excess indirect bilirubin that has not been processed by the liver accumulates in the body.
At a certain level, the child shows jaundice.
As liver function gradually matures, neonatal jaundice will gradually subside.
Yellowing typically subsides within a week to half a month.
2. Pathological jaundice in the newborn.
If neonatal jaundice lasts for a long time, remains persistent for 2 weeks in full-term infants, or persists for 4 weeks in premature infants, or even continues to deepen or recedes after subside, or begins to appear within one week to several weeks after birth, it is all pathological jaundice.
For pathological jaundice, treatment is generally needed.
A common treatment method is phototherapy.
Light therapy is a simple and effective method to reduce serum unbound bilirubin.
Lay the newborn in a phototherapy box, protect his eyes with black eye masks to avoid damage to the retina, cover the perineum and anus with diapers, and expose the rest.
Irradiation with single-sided light or double-sided light for 2 to 48 hours (generally no more than 4 days), and treatment can be stopped when bilirubin drops below 7 mg/dl.
* The medical part covered in this article is for reading and reference only.
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