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World Prematurity Day is observed on 17 November each year to raise awareness of preterm birth and the concerns of preterm babies and their families worldwide. Approximately 15 million babies are born preterm each year, accounting for about one in 10 of all babies born worldwide.
PMNCH at World Prematurity Day Twitter Chat
A1: Prematurity-related complications are the leading cause of death of newborns and children under 5. In high income countries, 9 in 10 babies born at less than 28 weeks survive – but only 1 in 10 survive in low-income countries. #BornTooSoon #WPD22Chat https://t.co/Dg99m027gn pic.twitter.com/PcUcgm4nEC
— PMNCH (@PMNCH) November 16, 2022
A2: Involve the families! New @WHO guidelines recommend family involvement in routing care of #BornTooSoon babies in health-care facilities based on scientific evidence that this improves health outcomes. #WPD22Chat https://t.co/eza6qFR0dS
— PMNCH (@PMNCH) November 16, 2022
Continuous skin-to-skin contact, usually with the mother, is a critical intervention for babies #BornTooSoon and too small – it increases their survival and helps them grow and develop. Fathers and other caregivers can also provide skin-to-skin care. #WPD22Chat https://t.co/bE8JjksC1Q pic.twitter.com/8KMNwp7TOq
— PMNCH (@PMNCH) November 16, 2022
A4: For babies #BornTooSoon, family involvement can include participation in decision-making, being able to stay near the baby, and being able to provide direct care such as feeding and the administration of medicines. #WPD22Chat https://t.co/VAyYHNLZGJ
— PMNCH (@PMNCH) November 16, 2022
A6: @PMNCH is working with >60 partners orgs on a new #BornTooSoon report to spur more investment and progress on #preterm birth. Learn more & join us!
— PMNCH (@PMNCH) November 16, 2022
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