𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 — 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 cost‑effective interventions. On World Prematurity Day (17 November), we stand with families and commit to sending babies and moms home healthy.

𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄?
An estimated 13.4 million babies were born preterm in 2020.
Preterm complications caused about 900,000 deaths in 2019.
Up to three‑quarters of these deaths could be prevented with current interventions.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗼:
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.

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