It was introduced in 2008 by the European Foundation for the Care of Newborn Infants (EFCNI) to raise awareness about preterm birth and the pressing issues that doctors and families of premature babies face. After all, having a baby prematurely is a serious challenge for parents who need not only qualified medical attention but also psychological support. This day has been honored in our country since 2013, and events are currently held in over a hundred countries around the world as part of World Prematurity Day.

 All favorable conditions have now been developed in Kazakhstan for nursing premature babies weighing up to 1000 grams. Recent studies have demonstrated the favorable dynamics in child treatment with the presence of the mother in child care. After receiving training from medical staff, mothers can feed their newborns on their own, change positions, handle, and change diapers. This allows a connection to form fast between mother and child, which is favorable to the treatment's outcome. After acquiring abilities in the hospital, the mother can care for her baby on her own after discharge – premature babies require specific care. Doctors and parents work together because both parties have the same aim.

 On this World Prematurity Day, we congratulate newborns and parents, neonatologists and medical staff! We wish you good health, happiness, and prosperity!