World Prematurity Day in 2021

World Prematurity Day Quick Facts - US 2021

ℹ HashtagsCompiled on03:21	#WorldPrematurityDay, #WorldPrematurityDay2021
Related Hashtags	#NICU, #Prematurityawarenessmonth
2021 Date	November 17, 2021
2022 Date	November 17, 2022

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World Prematurity Day in 2021

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, which leads to health problems during development including physical and mental disabilities.

Top X Posts (formerly Tweets) for World Prematurity Day - in 2021

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Today is world prematurity day. I was born at 30 weeks at 3lbs 4oz. .@ChomiloMD and I’s child was born at 32 weeks after PPROM at 25 weeks with IUGR at 2lbs 15oz. Our child and I are both lucky to be here an healthy. 1/17 https://t.co/UEZbiYNq2E
— Jenny Chomilo (@JChomilo) November 17, 2021

One of the cool things about the lights on Allegheny Landing is that the warm glow helps to accentuate the fall colors, like in this view from today. With the trees framing #Pittsburgh and the Highmark Building lit up purple for World Prematurity Day, it made for a great view. https://t.co/TOay8GgOsL
— Dave DiCello (@DaveDiCello) November 17, 2021

@TinySparksWA Enjoy WORLD PREMATURITY DAY and thanks for all that you do to support premature babies and their families. https://t.co/Wurb8ZsXrJ
— Judy Hitchcock (@hitchcock_judy) November 17, 2021

It’s World Prematurity Day and I am forever thankful for my son Karter who was born prematurely. Karter turned 6 years-old ten days ago. If you would like to contribute to MOD, I’m asking for a donation of $6. See link in bio. Thank you!💜 @MarchofDimes #WorldPrematurityDay https://t.co/OdenhF74HZ
— Kisha👑 (@JustKisha1908) November 17, 2021

Heard it’s World Prematurity Day. I mean, I make 1.7 kg look good! Thankful for my village. #athrowback https://t.co/0E0aI1TYsu
— Jason L. Williams, MD (@JL_WilliamsMD) November 17, 2021

SMALL MIRACLES: Makayla Barrett was born at just 25 weeks - that's less than six months of pregnancy. #WorldPrematurityDay MORE: https://t.co/3bT9d5bw0x https://t.co/URpMZCKg1l
— News12WC (@News12WC) November 18, 2021

On the World Prematurity Day and ahead of the World Children’s Day on 11/20, our latest under-5 cause of death estimates continue to show preterm birth complications as the leading cause of death globally. For details: https://t.co/6pUx9Lakfp https://t.co/yv6NDzJVPd
— Li Liu (@duguli55) November 18, 2021

Today is World Prematurity Day. so many go through this and my heart and support go out to you. having had extremely premature twin daughters, one of whom passed away after two months, and the other of who was in hospital for nine months, and who is now a beautiful 19 year old. https://t.co/NGaLatTDLj
— Matthew Dowd (@matthewjdowd) November 17, 2021

November 17th is known as World Prematurity Day. In honor of all the families that have been touched by a premature baby, @uvahealthnews lit up the top floors of the south tower in purple light! #WorldPrematurityDay #neoTwitter @UVAPediatrics https://t.co/I4rxcURQLU
— UVA NICU (@UVaNICU) November 17, 2021

It's World Prematurity Day celebrations at Kenyatta National Hospital.@KNH_hospital 💜💜💜💜 https://t.co/Hkb6xguxhJ
— Brian Maugo 🇰🇪 (@Neotrician) November 17, 2021