Even if your baby was only a few weeks early, they are still at risk of having special medical and/or developmental needs. So, even though they probably look healthy and much like a full-term baby, there's still a risk of health problems. They also have a higher risk of having to return to the hospital. This website will help you learn how to care for your new infant and what to expect. 1
1. Your Late Preterm Infant: A Parent's Guide. (2011). Ohio: Abbott Laboratories.