Late Preterm Infant Resources
Late Preterm Infants are born between 34 0/7 and 36 6/7 weeks gestation.
These resources were developed to enhance the knowledge of the risks of late preterm birth and identify the unique needs of the LPI.
Late Preterm Infant Evidence Based Guideline, 3rd Edition
This Guideline is targeted to registered and advanced practice registered nurses and other healthcare providers responsible for managing or providing care to neonates. Elements of the Guideline may be appropriate for physicians, lactation consultants, social services professionals, developmental specialists, and health educators, may also be appropriate for use by providers, parents or other caregivers when a neonate is discharged to the home before 28 days of age.
Settings: The guideline is applicable in any newborn health care settings in which LPIs may receive care, including hospital, birth center, community, and home settings.
Download Parent Handouts and Resources
These resources were developed to help support parents in recognizing the needs of their late preterm baby.
Crib Card – This card remains in the crib to empower and guide parents on how to properly care for their newborns, instilling confidence in their ability to provide the best care. This also serves as a reminder for health care professionals that this is a LPI.
Warning Signs for Your Late Preterm Baby Handout – This handout is provided to the parents as part of discharge education on warning signs for their late preterm newborn and when to seek medical help.
Your Late Preterm Baby and What You Need to Know Handout – This handout is provided to parents on admission to educate them on what to expect for their LPI and signs to help indicate when to alert their healthcare team.
For more parent resources, visit AWHONN’s Healthy Mom&Baby©
Sponsorship for these translated resources was provided through an educational grant from Pampers
Spanish
Crib Card
Warning Signs for Your Late Preterm Baby Handout
Your Late Preterm Baby and What You Need to Know Handout
Chinese
Crib Card
Warning Signs for Your Late Preterm Baby Handout
Your Late Preterm Baby and What You Need to Know Handout
French
Crib Card
Warning Signs for Your Late Preterm Baby Handout
Your Late Preterm Baby and What You Need to Know Handout
Tagalog
Crib Card
Warning Signs for Your Late Preterm Baby Handout
Your Late Preterm Baby and What You Need to Know Handout
Vietnamese
Crib Card
Warning Signs for Your Late Preterm Baby Handout
Your Late Preterm Baby and What You Need to Know Handout
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