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Babies born prematurely often have health complications and it’s important to raise awareness about the increased risks that often come with being born prematurely. On November 17th, which is World Prematurity Day, the hope is to begin to educate all parents about the risks associated with having preterm babies. Preemies are very vulnerable to getting sick, especially during the winter months. During this time, it is very important to warn parents about the common seasonal virus RSV.
My mother told me that I was born prematurely at 30 weeks old, I was 10 pounds 4 0unces, yes I know I was a big baby.Despite that the doctors knew I was a premature baby because my lungs did not fully develop, and some of my physical characteristics matched those of Premature children.Because of that I was place in an incubator and it was a while before my parents could take me home. After I was born until I was two I was in and out of the hospital. I developed RSV and constantly had Pneumonia because I was premature. Thankfully because of the great doctors we had and my amazing parents I grew up to be a healthy child.
But the staggering fact is that each year worldwide, 13 million babies are born prematurely, and more than one million preemies have died just this year from the serious health challenges they face. The current rate of prematurity in the United States is 12.2 percent—one of the highest rates of preterm birth in the world which is devesting. Even more alarming is that the rates have risen by 36 percent over the last 25 years. Despite these overwhelming numbers, many parents still aren’t aware of the risks of being born too soon—the leading cause of neonatal death. In fact, a recent survey found that 75 percent of parents don’t know the definition of prematurity (birth at or before 37 weeks gestation), and during prenatal care, most pregnant women don’t ask their healthcare provider about the risk of delivering prematurely and the potential consequences of preterm birth for their child.
What exactly is Respiratory syncytial virus? (RSV) is a common seasonal virus, contracted by nearly all children by the age of two, and typically causes mild to moderate cold-like symptoms in healthy, full-term babies. Preterm infants, however, are born with undeveloped lungs and immature immune systems that put them at heightened risk for developing severe RSV disease, often requiring hospitalization
Key RSV Facts:
• RSV occurs in epidemics each year, typically from November through March, though it can vary by geography and year-to-year
• RSV disease is the leading cause of hospitalization for babies during their first year of life in the United States, with approximately 125,000 hospitalizations and up to 400 infant deaths each year
• RSV disease is responsible for one of every 13 pediatrician visits and one of every 38 trips to the ER in children under the age of five
• Despite being so common, many parents aren’t aware of RSV; in fact, one-third of mothers have never heard of the virus
- Persistent coughing or wheezing
- Bluish color around mouth, fingernails or mouth
- Rapid, difficult or gasping breaths
- Fever [especially if it is over 100.4°F (rectal) in infants under 3 months of age]
My Name is Violet i am a Fashion/Beauty Blogger I’ve blogged for more than 3years. I’m originally from Brooklyn, New York,i have spent 15 years in South Beach,Florida. I started blogging about Fashion and Beauty, plus events i attend frequently around the USA. As a Plus size or Curvy girl its hard to find nice clothing on a budget. Well at least that’s the case for myself. I Only shop in the clearance rack or when there is a sale i cannot pass up. It is possible to shop for fashionable clothing on a budget. And i’m here to help and give tips on how to achieve this. I want to show that you can still be a Fierce and Fabulous Curvy Gal on a thrift store budget.
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