World Prematurity Day in 2023

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2023 Date	November 17, 2023
2024 Date	November 17, 2024

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In honour of #WorldPrematurityDay we’d like to recognize the our NICU staff and acknowledge the lifelong impact made on every family they encounter. Join us in thanking the real-life superheroes who have dedicated their careers to providing this specialized care! Show more
— KingstonHSC (@KingstonHSC) November 17, 2023

Happy #WorldPrematurityDay2023 #neoTwitter
— Michael Narvey 🇨🇦 (@NICU_Musings) November 17, 2023

This #WorldPrematurityDay, we’re thankful for the 9 families participating in our world-first clinical trial of cell therapy to prevent lung injury in #preterm babies. Hear from Dr. Bernard Thébaud how the trial’s going so far: Show more CHEO Ottawa and 8 others
— The Ottawa Hospital (@OttawaHospital) November 17, 2023

In Canada, 30,000 babies are born premature each year. Today, at BGH, we wear purple as it represents sensitivity and exceptionality for our tiniest patients cared for in our NICU http://cpbf-fbpc.org Show more
— BCHS (@BCHSYS) November 17, 2023

Kangaroo Mother Care (#KMC) has been proven to make a positive impact on #Preterm babies. For #WorldPrematurityDay2023, explore how skin-to-skin contact is vital for premature babies and their development. https://nutritionintl.org/our-work/how-w Show more
— Nutrition International (@NutritionIntl) November 17, 2023

Who knew? #WorldPrematurityDay2023 29 weeks EGA and the Rich Little NICU at the Ottawa Civic provided superb care (to both the kids and the parents!). Quote McMaster Children's Hospital @mch_childrens · 1h Happy #WorldPrematurityDay! Our hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit has been caring for premature babies for 50 years, and we couldn't be prouder. Read more about some of the team members on the unit, Show more
— alan drummond (@alandrummond2) November 17, 2023

Join us live this Friday- special Preemie Chat - #WorldPrematurityDay2023 12pm EST Quote Canadian Premature Babies Foundation @canadianpreemie · 17h Join us for our Special World Prematurity Day Preemie Chat on November 17th at 1pm. We'll dive into this year's theme, share inspiring stories from parents of extremely premature twins, and hear from an inspiring former preemie who's now 18! Show more
— Fabiana Bacchini (she/her) (@FabianaBacchini) November 15, 2023

Yesterday I joined Specialists, Dev’t partners, Academia and Parents of preterm babies to commemorate the World Prematurity Day under the theme, " Small actions big Impact". We continue to applaud Health workers for the great improvements in care of newborns and specifically the… Show more
— Dr. Diana Atwine (@DianaAtwine) November 18, 2023

Today is World Prematurity Day. Fiona was 6 weeks premature and weighed only 29lbs at birth. She is the smallest hippo to ever survive. She has brought so much hope and joy to those with a personal story related to prematurity and many other against-the-odds health situations Show more
— Cincinnati Zoo (@CincinnatiZoo) November 17, 2023

Today I feel really emotional. Every year on this day I am reminded how blessed my wife and I have been. A micro-prem baby, given a 50% chance of survival, now thriving. The story of Ayla Grace and the trauma around her first months Show more
— Rrrrobin Adams 🇿🇦 (@RobinAdamsZA) November 17, 2023

World Prematurity Day in 2023

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, which leads to health problems during development including physical and mental disabilities.