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Today is #WorldPrematurityDay.
Globally, more than 1 in 10 of all babies are born preterm - before 37 weeks of pregnancy.
Babies #BornTooSoon deserve every chance to live, 💕 and thrive.
More: bit.ly/3CpTJDO
Globally, more than 1 in 10 of all babies are born preterm - before 37 weeks of pregnancy.
Babies #BornTooSoon deserve every chance to live, 💕 and thrive.
More: bit.ly/3CpTJDO
Complications relating to preterm births are now the leading cause of death for children under 5.
Most could be prevented with the right care before, during and after childbirth bit.ly/3CpTJDO
#BornTooSoon
Most could be prevented with the right care before, during and after childbirth bit.ly/3CpTJDO
#BornTooSoon
Depending on where they are born, there remain significant disparities in a preterm baby’s chances of survival.
In high-income countries, most #BornTooSoon (at or after 28 weeks) will survive.
In poorer countries survival rates can be as low as 1 in 10 bit.ly/3CpTJDO
In high-income countries, most #BornTooSoon (at or after 28 weeks) will survive.
In poorer countries survival rates can be as low as 1 in 10 bit.ly/3CpTJDO
Today is #WorldPrematurityDay.
1 in 10 babies around the world are born #preterm - before 37 weeks of pregnancy – causing around 1 million deaths. Survivors can face lifelong disability and ill health bit.ly/3CpTJDO
1 in 10 babies around the world are born #preterm - before 37 weeks of pregnancy – causing around 1 million deaths. Survivors can face lifelong disability and ill health bit.ly/3CpTJDO
#Preterm births are rising globally and complications from prematurity are now the leading cause of death for children under 5.
3 in 4 of these deaths could be prevented with the right care during and after pregnancy and childbirth bit.ly/3CpTJDO
#WorldPrematurityDay
3 in 4 of these deaths could be prevented with the right care during and after pregnancy and childbirth bit.ly/3CpTJDO
#WorldPrematurityDay
Most #preterm babies can be saved through feasible, cost-effective measures incl.:
💕 Essential care during childbirth & in the postnatal period
💕 Provision of antenatal steroids
💕 Kangaroo mother care
💕 Antibiotics to treat infections
#WorldPrematurityDay
💕 Essential care during childbirth & in the postnatal period
💕 Provision of antenatal steroids
💕 Kangaroo mother care
💕 Antibiotics to treat infections
#WorldPrematurityDay
Today is #WorldPrematurityDay.
Approximately 1⃣ million children around 🌎🌍🌏 die each year due to complications from #preterm birth, and survivors may face a lifetime of ill-health.
Approximately 1⃣ million children around 🌎🌍🌏 die each year due to complications from #preterm birth, and survivors may face a lifetime of ill-health.
1⃣ in 🔟 babies around the world are born #preterm - before 37 weeks of 🤰.
Complications from prematurity is the leading cause of death for children under 5. Health service disruptions due to #COVID19 may have further devastating impacts & push back progress. 📸 @UNICEF
Complications from prematurity is the leading cause of death for children under 5. Health service disruptions due to #COVID19 may have further devastating impacts & push back progress. 📸 @UNICEF
While most #preterm babies survive in high-income countries, in low- and middle-income countries a lack of adequate newborn care puts the lives of many preterm babies at risk #BornTooSoon 👉 bit.ly/3pADpeC
Today is #WorldPrematurityDay.
Approximately 1 in 10 of all babies born globally are preterm - born alive before 37 weeks of pregnancy bit.ly/2RWokG3
#BornTooSoon
Approximately 1 in 10 of all babies born globally are preterm - born alive before 37 weeks of pregnancy bit.ly/2RWokG3
#BornTooSoon
@WHOSEARO @WHOWPRO @pahowho @WHOEMRO @WHOAFRO @WHO_Europe Prematurity is the leading cause of death worldwide for children below 5 years of age.
Three-quarters of these deaths could be prevented with the right care during pregnancy and during and after birth bit.ly/2RWokG3
#BornTooSoon
Three-quarters of these deaths could be prevented with the right care during pregnancy and during and after birth bit.ly/2RWokG3
#BornTooSoon
A newborn’s chances of surviving and thriving largely depend on where they are born.
♥️In high-income countries most #BornTooSoon babies survive.
💔In the poorest countries, half of those born at or before 32 weeks will lose their life
bit.ly/2RWokG3
♥️In high-income countries most #BornTooSoon babies survive.
💔In the poorest countries, half of those born at or before 32 weeks will lose their life
bit.ly/2RWokG3
Today is #WorldPrematurityDay and i am live at @BeatingTiny 2018 celebration
We are starting with a road walk to create awareness ....
Kindly RT and follow this thread for live feeds #PreemiesAreRubies
We are starting with a road walk to create awareness ....
Kindly RT and follow this thread for live feeds #PreemiesAreRubies
Management of premature babies should move from "mother centered care" to "family centered care(FCC) involving also the father and other family members.
FCC is feasible, increases breast feeding and decreases hospital stay - Dr. Medupin #WorldPrematurityDay
FCC is feasible, increases breast feeding and decreases hospital stay - Dr. Medupin #WorldPrematurityDay
All stakeholders must be involved in management of premature babies
1. The health workers are the pivots.
Apart from medical care, Give emotional support, Be empathetic, create a friendly and enabling environment
#WorldPrematurityDay
#PreemiesAreRubies
1. The health workers are the pivots.
Apart from medical care, Give emotional support, Be empathetic, create a friendly and enabling environment
#WorldPrematurityDay
#PreemiesAreRubies
