World Prematurity Awareness Day
World Prematurity Awareness Day is an event celebrated worldwide on November 17 every year. This day is organized to raise awareness about prematurity (premature infancy) and the fight against prematurity. Prematurity refers to the situation where babies are born before the end of the normal pregnancy process, that is, before 37 weeks. This is a serious health problem worldwide. It is a major concern for mothers, babies and healthcare professionals.
What is Prematurity?
Prematurity is evaluated in terms of babies' birth weights and gestational periods. Usually, a baby is born after 37 weeks of pregnancy and weighs approximately 2.5 kilograms. But prematurity involves deviations from these norms. Premature babies are born before 37 weeks and may have low birth weight. Causes of prema...