World Prematurity Day on November 17 raises awareness of the issues that affect premature babies and their families, it educates people on the care that preterm births need, as well as provides the families of 'preemies' with resources and support.
Babies who are born too early face many more health complications that could affect everything from their hearing and vision to their brain and lungs.
World Prematurity Day also provides education and support for the parents of premature babies, so that they have all the resources to ensure that their babies grow up to live strong and healthy lives.