Premature baby and 'socks for life'
On November 17, the World Premature Children's DayEvery year, 15 million premature babies are born worldwide, and 1 in 10 newborns carry a high burden of mortality and disability.
Objective of Premature Baby Day
Since 2008, it has been a day of celebration. Every year, individuals and organizations join in by organizing activities and events with the intention of draw attention to this problem. Also to help find solutions and support to improve the situation of these babies and their families.
The goal is for healthcare professionals and the community to reflect, raise awareness, and disseminate practices that help reduce this problem. And, when this happens, improve the quality of life of these children.
World Premature Children's Day
Born Too Soon: Providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place
In Spain, around 30 premature babies are born each year, 000 in every 1 newborns.
The birth of a premature baby has a high emotional impact on their families.
Although in more than half of the cases we do not know the reason for premature birth, in other cases we do know factors towards which health measures can be directed to try to avoid itFor example, detecting and closely monitoring high-risk pregnancies, infections, multiple pregnancies, or maternal or fetal complications during pregnancy.
Measures that improve the antenatal, medical, dietary, and social care are essential. And in the event of a premature birth, it is necessary to plan ahead and provide the best care from the earliest moments of life, when so much is at stake.
'Socks for life'
The world's distinctive symbol is a laundry lined with 10 pairs of socks, one of which is smaller than the others, representing global statistics. 1 in 10 babies are born prematurely ('socks for life'). The purple color of the little socks, as well as the purple lights, has become a symbol of this day and implies sensitivity and exceptionality.
From the Women's Unit, we want to join in the celebration and thank all these children and their families for their strength and the lessons we learn from them every day. They inspire us to strive and continue working to improve their quality of life.
Article written by Dr. Pilar Lamamie de Clairal Delgado of the Neonatology Unit of the Ruber International Hospital and collaborator in the Preparation for childbirth of the Women's Unit.
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