Ways to nourish the newborn, gain weight and keep away from disease
If you are a parent, you know that the most frequently asked questions after a baby is born are, "How much does the baby weigh?" And "Is the baby healthy?" Not only a physician, but also to the common man, the weight of a newborn is indicative of his good health.
Malnutrition is the leading cause of pediatrics and infant mortality in developing countries. The study found that the United States has the highest number of underweight children and half of the world's underweight children live in the United States.
Delayed growth usually occurs after 6 months of age because from then on, children are given solid food. Malnutrition occurs only if food is not given in the right amount and on time. 6% of 6-month-olds and 39% of 6- to 11-month-olds suffer from low birth weight.
How can baby growth be accelerated?
Studies have shown that a mother's knowledge of nutrition is especially important for her baby's growth. At the same time, the baby's eating habits should be appropriate. This requires a public awareness campaign.
What foods are most nutritious for the baby?
Breast milk is essential for newborns and infants. All the necessary nutrients are present in the mother's milk which enhances the proper growth and immunity of the baby. Breastfeeding increases children's interest in healthy foods as they grow older.
For the first 6 months after birth, the baby will drink only breast milk. Do not drink any other food or even water during this time. Giving water to a baby can be harmful to health and cause diarrhea. Breast milk is clean and pure and it protects the baby from various diseases. Proper growth of the baby's brain depends on breastfeeding.
What is the healthy weight of the newborn?
Babies born at full gestation period i.e. 36-40 weeks weigh 2.8 to 4 kg. However, the weight of the newborn depends on the mother's health, nutrition, rest, mental health, etc. during pregnancy.
Babies born outside of these guidelines can also be perfectly healthy. The baby may lose some weight 5-6 days after birth. It is considered normal for babies who are fed formula or powdered milk to lose 5% of their weight. And those who are breastfed lose 8-10% of their weight, which is considered normal.
How can baby food intake be monitored?
Her weight is always measured after the baby is born in the hospital. Then 48 to 62 hours after going home from the hospital, the weight should be measured again. Then their weight is taken 7 days after birth. Then the weight can be taken again after 2 weeks. If the child has any health problems, he should take more weight.
If the baby gets wet 5-6 times a day and goes to the toilet 3-4 times a week after birth, then the amount of food is right. This routine may change over time. Babies who drink powdered milk may have fewer bowel movements than babies who are breastfed.
In addition, if the child is satisfied after the meal, does not cry, sleeps properly, then it will be understood that his food intake is OK. Always keep in mind that the weight of a baby at 1 to 6 months is twice its birth weight and 3 times after 1 year.
Problems with low birth weight babies
Underweight children are always considered at risk. They have less body fat, the head is bigger than the body, they are premature. Oxygen deficiency, body temperature problems, or infections are seen at birth. If you do not gain weight properly as you get older, then the risk of various diseases like heart disease, diabetes, obesity, liver cirrhosis, cancer, etc. is higher than usual. Babies who were underweight at birth have a higher risk of dying of heart attack and high blood pressure when they grow up.
How to prevent baby weight loss?
Only a healthy mother can give birth to a healthy baby. So the mother has to follow some rules
You have to look at the body from the time before the baby is born
The mother should be checked up by a doctor from conception to delivery. Necessary medicine should be taken. If there is any disease like blood pressure, diabetes etc. of the expectant mother, it should be informed to the doctor and those problems should be kept under control.
Lifestyle changes
The mother needs to change her lifestyle to stay away from alcohol or smoking. And people who smoke should stay away from cigarette smoke.
Eating nutritious food
Mom should always eat nutritious food. At this time the mother will take a balanced diet of 2 people. Eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, salads and drink water. Eggs are a very nutritious food.
Mental health
The mother must be stress free. Must spend time in a clean and pleasant environment.
Finally
The growth of the baby depends on his food and environment. Various studies have shown that malnutrition and low weight can affect a child's life in many ways. So a healthy lifestyle needs to be followed for a healthy baby. Breast milk is much more nutritious than the baby's expensive baby food in the supermarket.
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