Patient's question:
Yesterday, my friend had a premature male baby. Because he was born prematurely, his weight was a few pounds lighter than that of a baby born at the normal time. The baby looks very small. Since it's her first child, my friend has little experience in taking care of the baby. What should be paid attention to when caring for premature babies?Doctor's answer:
Premature babies are just like regular children. They should be kept warm and not allowed to go hungry, but they should not be overfed. It is also important to pay attention to the baby's buttocks, armpits, elbows, and inner thighs. If the baby gets wet, use more towels to dry them. After drying, apply some talcum powder. At the same time, the mother should also be kept warm and eat light foods within the first month, avoiding spicy foods as much as possible, such as raw and spicy foods.