November is National Prematurity Awareness Month
Posted on November 17, 2008
November 12th was National Prematurity Awareness Day. I can honestly say I didn’t see much publicity about this event. The only mention I saw wan an announcement during the news on the ticker scroll at the bottom of the screen. It wasn’t much, but it was more than in years past.
I’m not really surprised there has been little mention of November being a month to bring about awareness for premature babies. There was really no publicity for National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, which was October 15th. Or National Infertility Awarenss Week, which was October 19th-26th.
Why is it we give to little attention to infertility, loss, and premature babies, yet there is a ton of publicity for other medical issues? Can someone help me make sense of this?
P.S. To honor National Prematurity Awareness, I’m giving away 5 coupons for a free case, yes a full case, of Enfamil Lipil formula. The coupons expire 12/31/08 so you’ll need to take action fast. I’ll provide coupons to the first 5 people who email me with “Enfamil” in the subject line to info@twinpeas.com. I won’t use your email for any other purpose – I respect your privacy.
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Kelly,
Awesome post!! I knew about adoption awareness this month but not about this. (I added a March of Dimes widget to my blog earlier today for a prematurity awareness petition).
Anyway, I linked back (numerous times) to your blog since this post was my “lauching pad”. I added my own twist to it by giving my thoughts to your question about WHY these issues get less awareness (along with listing a link to my friend, Alicia’s, Yayastuff blog).
I just posted about this. Your awesome post got me up to speed on awareness month and inspired me to post about it myself!
Please take that as a compliment!
Jeanne
My post is:
“Tuesday, November 18, 2008 Endometriosis Blog: November Is National Prematurity Awareness Month”
You’re absolutely right! This subject could use a little boost. I am the mother of preemie twins as well and have written about the subject on my site. So, I have just created and added a banner to represent National Prematurity Month. Thanks for your reminder!
You are absolutely right! I am mother of two preemies and I had no info when I was pregnant with either child. I still dont know why I had mine early but am so thankful they are well. I wish I had known more and hope we can tell others! My preemies both celebrate their bdays this month of National Prematurity Awareness Month! Happy 8th Birthday Kade and Happy 7th Birhtday Karson!