Breastfeeding the Late Preterm Infant Crossword

The brain of an infant born before 37.6 weeks is ________.
These infants struggle with state __________.
A late preterm infant is at higher risk for ___________.
Also, a late preterm infant is at risk for ____________.
More late preterm infants need ____________ because of jaundice than term infants
Maternal complications can contribute to difficulty with feedings.Magnesium sulfate can slow breast alveoli muscle contractility causing _________ milk transfer
Sixty percent of 35 week babies experience feeding difficulties, decreasing the odds of being ___________ breastfed.
Any degree of prematurity results in _______ sucking bursts,longer pauses, and decreased coordination.
Late preterm infants need to feed with _____ but no longer thant every 3 hours
Mothers of a later preterm infant need to start _______ early (less than 6 hours after delivery)
Often, _________ cues are very subtle in late preterm infants
A late preterm infant often has low muscle tone and finds it difficult to ________ and maintain the mother's milk supply
Often the ______ is too large for the infant to make a seal at the breast
Parents need clear and consistent ________ about what to expect from a late preterm infant
If the infant cannot get deep enough on the breast, they may struggle to stimulate the milk ejection ________.
Late preterm infants often look like term babies because of their _______.
Longer gestation is associated with higher cognitive and _____development
A baby born early who voids often may indicate an ___________ renal systemthat can lead to dehydration.Stools (amount and consistency) may be a better indicator of intake in a preterm infant.
A mother needs to express milk for a baby until their due date and until the baby is well above birth weight and milk ____________ is well established
Late preterm and early term infants include 34-37.6 _________ gestation