Why should newborns drink glucose water?
Sep 20, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhou Xiaofeng
Introduction
Newborns drinking glucose water may be due to physiological needs, requirements for weight gain, insufficient breast milk, risk of hypoglycemia, or inability to feed normally. Parents should promptly take the newborn to the hospital to determine the specific cause, and appropriately administer glucose water under medical guidance to avoid potential adverse effects on the baby's health.
Under normal circumstances, newborns may need to drink glucose water due to reasons such as physiological needs, requirements for weight gain, insufficient breast milk, risk of hypoglycemia, or inability to feed properly. Parents are advised to give glucose water to newborns only under the guidance of a doctor. The specific analysis is as follows:
1. Physiological needs: Newborns' bodies and sugar metabolism systems are not yet fully developed, and they may require small amounts of glucose water to meet their energy demands.
2. Weight gain needs: If a newborn experiences physiological dehydration, it may lead to weight loss. In such cases, drinking an appropriate amount of glucose water can help replenish energy and promote weight gain.
3. Insufficient breast milk: When newborns cannot receive enough breast milk, additional glucose supplementation may be necessary to support their growth and development, making it appropriate to give glucose water in moderation.
4. Risk of hypoglycemia: Newborns at risk of low blood sugar may require glucose water to raise their blood glucose levels.
5. Inability to feed normally: For premature infants or newborns who cannot feed normally, glucose water can provide essential energy and nutrients, supporting healthy physical development.
Parents are advised to closely monitor their newborn's health condition and seek timely medical attention if any abnormalities occur, to prevent adverse effects on physical development.
