Babies that are born before 40 weeks gestation are more prone to feeding issues.  Late Preterm infants born between 35 and 39 weeks often need extra help meet growth and nutrition needs. They may not be effective feeders and not take enough at the breast.  Moms may need to spend additional time pumping and feeding baby by other methods than at the breast to ensure intake.  Early follow up with lactation can help parents through this challenging time.  The extra pumping protects the milk supply for when the baby becomes more mature and ready to exclusively breastfeed.