Facts:

• 1 in 8 babies is born prematurely.
• Mortality rates for infants born even a few weeks early, or "late preterm" (between 34-46 weeks of gestation), were three times the rate than full-term infants.
• More than a half a million babies are born prematurely (less than 37 weeks gestation) each year, and those who survive face the risk of lifelong health consequences, such as breathing and feeding issues, cerebral palsy and learning disabilities.

If you are interested in taking part in the "Prematurity Awareness Campaign", please contact Kim Splant @ 708.212.1411.