Question
My child was born prematurely and has been in an incubator due to various issues and a weak immune system. Today, when I visited, I noticed the doctor was still using nasal feeding, and it seemed quite uncomfortable. How long should preemies stop nasal feeding?
Answer
The specific time depends on the child’s physical condition. Since premature infants are more susceptible to external infections due to their bodies being underdeveloped, they are prone to developmental issues. We should wait until the child can adapt to the external environment before stopping nasal feeding. During this period, we shouldn’t worry too much about the child; instead, we should focus on improving our physical condition.