Foreword****It is with great enthusiasm that we present the second volume of “Update in Neonatal Nursing”, a work designed to immerse you even further in the exciting world of Neonatal Nursing. This volume, like its predecessor, stands as a beacon of knowledge, illuminating the path of nursing students and professionals dedicated to the care of newborns.****Neonatal nursing is a specialty that demands a deep and continuous commitment to excellence in newborn care. This second volume delves into critical issues we face in daily clinical practice, offering essential knowledge and tools to provide high quality care.****By exploring the management of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, the care of low birth weight for gestational age newborns, common procedures in neonatology, enteral and parenteral nutrition, specific pharmacology, laboratory testing, and the organization of Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs), this book will prepare you to face clinical challenges with confidence and competence.****The promotion of breastfeeding as a fundamental pillar to ensure optimal growth and development of infants occupies a central place in this volume. The importance of this aspect cannot be underestimated, and here you will find advanced strategies to promote and support breastfeeding.****Once again, we extend our special thanks to the Catholic University of Cuenca's Nursing Department, whose support has been essential in the creation of this volume and in the continued development of neonatal nursing in the region. Their commitment to the training of health professionals is a cornerstone of this work.****With a focus on evidence-based practice and the experience of experts in the field, “Update in Neonatal Nursing. Volume 2” prepares you to advance your career in neonatal nursing. Here, you'll find answers to tough questions, solutions to clinical challenges, and inspiration for delivering exceptional care to newborns and their families. This book is your companion on an ever-expanding journey of knowledge, and we are confident you will find it valuable and enriching.****Embark on the pages of this volume and prepare to delve into the art and science of Neonatal Nursing.**** **** Lilia Romero Sacoto Nursing Career of the Azogues Campus, Catholic University of Cuenca.

This book is included in DOAB.