Process of blood sampling at the newborn is so disturbing, especially for the child's parents as it is necessary. To minimize the discomfort connected with this procedure it is necessary to be prepared for it only correctly.
Blood test is the necessary procedure for assessment of health of the kid. You should not neglect this control measure as it is exclusively informative and allows to avoid many problems or to solve them at an early stage.
How and when take blood from the baby
The first analysis becomes right after the birth. Further, in a planned order, at the age of one month and further – each trimester (3, 6, 9). Additional blood samplings can be carried out also in unplanned situations, according to the recommendations of the observing doctor.
The procedure of capture of blue blood at babies practically does not differ from "adult" option. Such way of obtaining information on health of the little patient is most widespread. One hand above an elbow impose a plait, wipe the place of future puncture with alcohol, enter a needle with a test tube where blood gathers into a vein. Upon termination of remove a plait, take a needle, and clamp the remained wound for 3-5 minutes cotton wool with alcohol. There are practically no painful feelings at a puncture though it quite strongly depends on qualification of the nurse. To three - four-months age it is almost impossible to grope veins of the kid on a hand bend, then blood sampling is made from the veins located on a forearm, the hand back, on calves of legs or on the child's head.
How to prepare the baby for blood test
Except natural and clear council: to do the analysis only in the good checked clinic with the qualified medical staff, it is necessary to remember some more things. For example, the fact that the correct and exact result will turn out only at blood donation on an empty stomach, that is – early in the morning. With newborn children to arrange it it is difficult as, having woken up, they ask to eat, but without receiving the desirable – shout. Try to discuss the matter with the pediatrician in advance to find an optimal solution. If the medical staff asks you to come to blood sampling time – do not oppose: experts know that they do. In two-three minutes of expectation in a corridor there will be nothing terrible. To distract the kid from unpleasant process, take a beautiful rattle: better new as much as possible to switch to it attention of the baby. If there is no rattle, can show it a pocket mirror. Do not let to the child know your nervousness, talk to him quietly, do not start disputes with health workers. After completion of the procedure feed the kid and try to smooth down morning memoirs by something pleasant.