๐ก๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐บ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ถ๐ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐บ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐ ๐๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฒ๐๐ ๐ ๐ผ๐ป๐๐ต โ every year around 15 million babies are born preterm (before 37 weeks). Advances in neonatal care are improving survival, and many deaths are preventable with costโeffective interventions. On World Prematurity Day (17 November), we stand with families and commit to sending babies and moms home healthy.
๐๐ถ๐ฑ ๐๐ผ๐ ๐ธ๐ป๐ผ๐?
An estimated 13.4 million babies were born preterm in 2020.
Preterm complications caused about 900,000 deaths in 2019.
Up to threeโquarters of these deaths could be prevented with current interventions.
๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ฒ ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ป ๐ฑ๐ผ:
Get timely antenatal care and skilled birth support.
Keep newborns warm (skin-to-skin / Kangaroo Care).
Encourage early and exclusive breastfeeding.
Prevent and treat infections; ensure basic respiratory support.
Know preterm labour signs and seek early referral.
Provide family education and follow-up after discharge.
Join us โ share this message, support families, and help give every baby a healthy start.
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