A mother planned to breastfeed her infant before giving birth at 33 weeks of gestation.The infant is stable and receiving oxygen.What is the most appropriate nursing action related to this?

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Research confirms that human milk is the best source of nutrition for term and preterm infants.Preterm infants should be breastfed as soon as they have adequate sucking and swallowing reflexes and no other complications such as respiratory complications or concurrent illnesses.If the infant has adequate sucking and swallowing,the infant should breastfeed for some of the feedings.The mother can express milk to be used in her absence.

A Mother Planned to Breastfeed Her Infant Before Giving Birth