World Prematurity Day

World Prematurity Day Quick Facts - US

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2020 Date	November 17, 2020
2021 Date	November 17, 2021

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World Prematurity Day in 2020

Tuesday, Nov 17

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World Prematurity Day History

World Prematurity Day seeks to raise awareness about premature birth and the complications that can occur. A premature baby is one who is born too early, usually before 37 weeks. Premature birth can lead to health problems during development including physical and mental disabilities.

World Prematurity Day was founded in 2010 by several organizations: March of Dimes, LittleBigSouls, the National Preemie Foundation, and the European Foundation for the Care of Newborn Infants (EFCNI). It is observed annually on November 17th.

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When my babies were born in 2017, the doctor told me they wouldn't survive because they were born too early. Today is World Prematurity Day in Virginia and I'm celebrating my miracle babies. https://t.co/zhTF1n2nCx
— Jennifer Carroll Foy (@JCarrollFoy) November 17, 2020

Today we celebrate World Prematurity Day. Liam has come a long way since his birth, six weeks early and weighing only 3.3 pounds. Your daddy couldn’t be more proud of you, son. I’ll always be there to hold your hand. No matter how big you get. Big thanks to all the NICU nurses. https://t.co/YSqKxwO6DG
— Brewster Bevis (@BrewsterBevis) November 18, 2020

It’s national prematurity day! Karim and Damian were born at just 27 weeks and spent 4 months + 9 months in the NICU. Battled collapsed lungs, infections, brain bleeds, & so so much more. Now they’re some chunky one year olds 💙 https://t.co/uhpp4uOiM0
— Asia Leigh (@asialbx) November 18, 2020

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World Prematurity Day Facts

1 in 10 babies are born premature every year according to the World Health Organization.
Preterm birth complications are the leading cause of death among children under 5 according to the WHO.
Premature births can occur for a variety of reasons. They can be caused by multiple pregnancies, advanced maternal age, infections and conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure, or genetic influence. Some can occur spontaneously and for unknown reasons.

World Prematurity Day Top Events and Things to Do

Purple is the official color of World Prematurity Day. Wear a purple ribbon pin as a sign of solidarity.
Raise awareness on social media by using the tags #PrematurityAwarenessMonth and #WorldPrematurityDay on your social media
Learn more about prematurity at World Prematurity Day Factsheet.