Approved for 2 L-CERPs by IBLCE until 10/1/2021 . Approval number: C2002230 Babies born prematurely-even by a week or two-raises the risk for neonatal morbidity and mortality. The Second Edition of Breastfeeding the Late Preterm Infant provides the latest information on babies born before their due dates and helps you support families who are breastfeeding late preterm infants. Breastfeeding management guidelines for the late preterm infant, including: - How to provide latch assistance - How to assess feedings at the breast - When to supplement - How to use bottles and artificial nipples - How to help mothers initiate and maintain maternal milk supply - Ways to optimize milk production - Issues faced by the late preterm infant (hypothermia, hypoglycemia, respiratory instability, hypotonia, and immature feeding skills) and their impact on breastfeeding - Information on individualized feeding plans for moms to follow after discharge, including a sample plan Breastfeeding the Late Preterm Infant is a must-have for all healthcare providers who help mothers breastfeed late preterm infants.