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    Born too soon - 11 month(s) ago

    Decade of Action on Preterm Birth Preterm birth is the leading cause of death of children under five, and neonatal conditions still occupy the top slot β€” among all conditions, of all ages β€” in the global burden of disease. To make progress on maternal and newborn health, we must address preterm birth. Together, we have all the ingredients for…

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      "You cannot have a thriving baby when mother is drowning," says Miriam from #Kenya. Parents of babies #BornTooSoon need high quality support from the healthcare system, including mental health care https://t.co/Wq6BxjFXww https://t.co/Tz3auKuZIH

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    An estimated 13.4 million babies were born pre-term in 2020, with nearly 1 million dying from preterm complications, according to a new report released by United Nations agencies and partners today. This is equivalent to around 1 in 10 babies born early (before 37 weeks of pregnancy) worldwide.

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      There has been limited progress in reducing preterm births globally. The impacts of conflict, climate change and COVID-19 are increasing risks for women and babies everywhere https://t.co/h2cKmqGMbA #BornTooSoon https://t.co/E3h3IiD5sO

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    An estimated 13.4 million babies were born pre-term in 2020, with nearly 1 million dying from preterm complications, according to a new report released by United Nations agencies and partners today. This is equivalent to around 1 in 10 babies born early (before 37 weeks of pregnancy) worldwide.

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      πŸ†• report: An estimated 13.4 million babies were #BornTooSoon in 2020, with nearly 1 million dying from related complications. This means around 1 in 10 babies are born early (before 37 weeks of pregnancy) worldwide https://t.co/h2cKmqGMbA https://t.co/mow40XwP66

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    WHO today launched new guidelines to improve survival and health outcomes for babies born early (before 37 weeks of pregnancy) or small (under 2.5kg at birth). The guidelines advise that skin to skin contact with a caregiver – known as kangaroo mother care – should start immediately after birth, without any initial period in an incubator. This marks a significant change from earlier guidance and…

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      If a baby is #BornTooSoon or small, WHO recommends starting kangaroo mother care immediately after birth. https://t.co/Jl0dg6bnZ2 https://t.co/64t4ZUQCsH

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    In order to improve the health outcomes for these newborns, WHO has issued updates for two interventions. One set of recommendations focuses on the use of antenatal corticosteroids that cross the placenta and enhance the structural maturity of developing fetal lungs, helping to prevent respiratory-related morbidity and mortality affecting preterm newborns. The other recommendation is for the use…

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      If you experience preterm labour, treatments are now available to reduce risks for your baby incl.: β€’ antenatal steroids β€’ medications to delay delivery More: https://t.co/lLmLfy4UBD #WorldPrematurityDay #BornTooSoon https://t.co/8e0IhfUPS9

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    WHO today launched new guidelines to improve survival and health outcomes for babies born early (before 37 weeks of pregnancy) or small (under 2.5kg at birth). The guidelines advise that skin to skin contact with a caregiver – known as kangaroo mother care – should start immediately after birth, without any initial period in an incubator. This marks a significant change from earlier guidance and…

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      Knowing the danger signs can reduce risks if your baby is #BornTooSoon. If you’re less than 37 weeks pregnant and you have regular contractions, unusual back pain or lose water, seek immediate medical help https://t.co/Jl0dg6bnZ2 #WorldPrematurityDay https://t.co/jke278ciGh

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    Preterm birth - 1 year(s) ago

    Every year, an estimated 15 million babies are born preterm (before 37 completed weeks of gestation), and this number is rising.

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      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 https://t.co/tRSmFQ54UI https://t.co/7XzksFACj9

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    Preterm birth - 1 year(s) ago

    Every year, an estimated 15 million babies are born preterm (before 37 completed weeks of gestation), and this number is rising.

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      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 https://t.co/tRSmFQ54UI #BornTooSoon https://t.co/LIo3ZVY0Qs

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    Preterm birth - 1 year(s) ago

    Every year, an estimated 15 million babies are born preterm (before 37 completed weeks of gestation), and this number is rising.

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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, πŸ’• and thrive. More: https://t.co/tRSmFQ54UI https://t.co/oUGLTVfBe5