Patient's question:
The child was born prematurely before reaching full term. Due to various issues and weak immunity, they have been staying in an incubator. When visiting today, I noticed the doctor has started using a feeding tube. It looks like they are in discomfort. How long does it usually take for premature babies to no longer need tube feeding?Doctor's answer:
The specific time also depends on the child's physical condition. Since children are premature, their bodies are easily affected by external infections, which can easily lead to developmental delays. We need to wait until the children can adapt to the external environment before proceeding. During this time, we should not worry too much about the child and should focus on adjusting our own physical condition in a timely manner.