The AWHONN Late Preterm Infant Initiative is a multi-year endeavor addressing the special needs of infants born between 34 and 36 completed weeks of gestation. Goals include increasing health care provider and consumer awareness of the risks and ensuring evidence-based educational resources for health care providers to provide appropriate assessment and care for these vulnerable newborns.
Professional resources include the Late Preterm (Near-Term) Infant Assessment Guide. AWHONN began a national multi-year research-based practice project in late 2007.
Johnson & Johnson Pediatric Instititute, LLC, is the Premiere Partner for the AWHONN Late Preterm Infant Initiative.
Position Statements
National Standards for Newborn Screening
Universal Screening for Hyperbilirubinemia
Education, Products & Services
Breastfeeding Support: Prenatal Care Hyperbilirubinemia in Term/Near-Term Infant Hyperbilirubinemia in the Neonate | Late Preterm Infant Assessment Guide |
AWHONN Press Room
Near Term Unease Grows
Near-Term, But Still a Preemie
AWHONN Activities
Prematurity Awareness
Professional Links
March of Dimes Premature Birth
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