Celebrating World Prematurity Day: Raising Awareness Together

Today on November 17 marks World Prematurity Day, a global initiative to increase awareness about the challenges and impacts of preterm birth. With approximately 1 in 10 babies born prematurely worldwide, this issue touches millions of families and healthcare providers, highlighting the need for collective action and understanding.

At 99nicu, we are committed to contributing to this important cause. Preterm birth remains one of the leading causes of neonatal mortality and long-term health issues. However, with the right care, many of these tiny infants can survive and thrive.

World Prematurity Day is an opportunity to come together to improve outcomes for preterm infants through education, innovation, and collaboration. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of premature babies and their families.

Let’s keep increasing our efforts to ensure that every preterm infant gets the best possible start in life.

This year, we contribute to the World Prematurity Day by partnering up with the Adult Preemie Advocacy Network to power a series of webinars throughout November, to raise awareness of the varied long term impacts outside of the NICU into adulthood. Find all info about this webinar series here!