There is a protocol put out by the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine.
Protocol #10 "Breastfeeding the Late Preterm Infant" may be just what you
are looking for.

Hope this helps.

Liz Dedman, MD, FAAP, IBCLC
Growing Healthy Children
Louisville, KY






On Tue, Feb 28, 2012 at 7:45 PM, Tricia Kelly <[log in to unmask]>wrote:

> Hi Everyone,
>  We are looking to improve practice as it relates to breastfeeding and the
> late preterm infant in the first 24-48 hours.  Our goal is to develop a
> standard of care for these infants not admitted to the NICU.  I have done
> an extensive literature search but have not found clear information as to
> when we should intervene in the first day or two.   At what point in the
> first 24 hours do I need to supplement(EBM/Formula) if baby is
> asymptomatic, not latching or effectively feeding?  Do we make that
> decision in the first hour or 2 of life or do we wait and watch?  Any
> guidance and/or protocols you can share would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
> Tricia kelly RN, IBCLC
> White Plains Hospital
>
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