World Prematurity Day

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2020 Date	17 November 2020
2021 Date	17 November 2021

2020 Holidays & Dates

World Prematurity Day in 2020

Tuesday, 17 Nov

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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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The Abbey Wing, home of the NICU at @ASPHFT, has been illuminated purple to raise awareness of World Prematurity Day and of the amazing work done here in the NICU https://t.co/4LvR7zpCU0
— LittleRooFund (@LittleRooFund) November 17, 2020

World Prematurity Day 2020. 15 million babies are born prematurely every year. No patient will need their family more from a neurobiological, emotional and developmental level. This #WPD2020 support #zeroseparation keep babies and families together. https://t.co/dZ6JRfi7tQ
— Sensory Babies (@SensoryBabies) November 17, 2020

@NICUNNUH1 You guys are all incredible ❤ I get to celebrate prematurity day with my little girl by my side xxx https://t.co/N5y8uFVJY7
— Tayla Esgate-Menear (@TayEsgateMenear) 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.