Christine, near term babies are from 35 to 38 weeks gestation.  Before  35 
weeks are premature.  After 38 weeks are full term.  
Most "near term" babies are assumed to fall within the full term  babies but 
there is more research showing that they have problems that need to  be 
watched out for.  
I don't have the article at home but there was a journal with all it's  
articles regarding the near term babies.  They offered CMEs for the  series.  I 
believe some of the authors were our Nancy Wight, and Tom Hale  among some others.
Hope that helps.
Ann Perry, RN IBCLC
Boston, MA



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