Did you know that November 17 is World Prematurity Awareness Day?

About 8% of babies born in Canada arrive too soon. The rate of premature births has increased by 23 % since the beginning of the 90s.¹

Premature infants face increased health risks.

Be a part of the solution by bringing awareness of prematurity to Canadians!

Spread the word and celebrate this special day dedicated to improving the lives of premature babies.

1. http://www.cihi.ca/cihi-ext-portal/internet/fr/document/types+of+care/hospital+care/acute+care/release_29jan09

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What is a Premature Baby

A baby born less than 37 weeks gestation (after conception) is considered premature. Babies born with a birth weight of less than (<) 1000 grams are considered to have an extremely low birth weight, (ELBW). Babies who weigh between 1000 grams and <1500 grams are considered to be very low birth weight (VLBW). Babies born between 1500 grams and less than 2500 grams are considered to be low birth weight (LBW).