Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding the Late Preterm Infant for Physicians

Late preterm infants often look “almost term”—but their feeding needs, risks, and trajectories are fundamentally different. Without skilled, proactive support, these infants are more vulnerable to low milk intake, feeding exhaustion, rehospitalization, and early weaning.

This course helps care providers recognize the subtle but critical differences that define late preterm feeding—and respond with confidence, precision, and compassion.

You’ll learn to identify late preterm infants early, implement practical interventions that protect milk supply while preserving a breast-focused approach, and create individualized feeding plans that support families through the high-risk transition from hospital to home.

This Course Covers:

• Feeding Behaviors and Challenges Unique to Late Preterm Infants
• Assessment and Monitoring of Milk Transfer
• The Three Key Actions Framework for Low Milk Intake
• Breast Massage, Compression, and Expression Techniques
• Strategic Use of Nipple Shields and Positioning Support
• Supplementation Strategies and Feeding Plan Development
• Discharge Planning and Community Resource Connection

Instructor Sarah Rasco, RN, IBCLC, MPH, blends clinical expertise with a deep understanding of the emotional and practical realities families face. You’ll leave better equipped to provide nuanced, effective care that supports breastfeeding initiation, protects duration, and promotes family wellbeing.

Lactation Education Resources has been accepted by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners® (IBLCE®) as a Preferred Provider for the listed Continuing Education Recognition Points (CERPs) programme. Determination of CERPs eligibility or CERPs Provider status does not imply IBLCE’s endorsement or assessment of education quality. As a Preferred Provider, Lactation Education Resources attests that it complies with the WHO Code and subsequent WHA resolutions.

Price: $30.00