 1 in 9 babies are born too early, too young, and need support and medical help to have the best chance at life. Most of the time, doctors are unable to determine WHY a baby is born early, and there are many organizations dedicating their efforts to try and change that. The March of Dimes is at the forefront of that mission and raises awareness and dollars every year to dedicate to prematurity research. They are dedicated to their mission of finding a day when ALL babies are born healthy! For families that do have a baby that is born too early, too small or too ill, and do need medical help to survive.... they face the reality of having to leave their baby in the hospital in a Neonatal Intensive care unit. Often this is a place that is foreign to new parents and they have no idea what to expect within the walls of that hospital unit. I remember the first time I walked into the NICU and I was overwhelmed. I can't even imagine what it would be like for a parent. {read about my experience here} Parents often feel scared, isolated and fearful during their NICU journey and despite us knowing that 1 in 9 babies are in the same situation..... parents often feel very alone. THAT NEEDS TO STOP! Today, on World Premature Awareness Day, we join the hundreds of other organization trying to spread the word of prematurity so parents know they are far from alone and that there are so many people, and organizations out here, to help them through their journey! Here is just a SMALL list of the ones we endorse and support that you should check out: (click on names to link to their site)
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