On 15th November we recognize World Prematurity Day. We want to take this opportunity to thank all the healthcare professionals who care for premature babies. Thanks to your commitment, these babies are given a fighting chance from the very beginning. We truly acknowledge your impact. Thank you!
Worldwide, more than 1 in 10 infants are born prematurely every year, resulting in an estimated 15 million preterm births per year. Prematurity affects both developed and developing countries, with higher rates observed in the latter.
All newborns are vulnerable, but preterm babies are especially so. They can be born with a birth weight even below 1000g (defined as extremely low birth weight babies). Many of them require special care simply to remain alive. Prematurity is the world’s single biggest cause of newborn death, and the second leading cause of all child deaths, after pneumonia. Many of the preterm babies who survive could face long term physical and neurodevelopmental disabilities. Behind every preterm baby there is a unique story. As the global leader in preterm nutrition research, Nestlé is committed to supporting these very fragile babies by providing support to Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs) through equipping HCPs with educational programs and providing products specially designed for these little heroes.
On World Prematurity Day (WPD), remembered on the 15th November every year, we want to share our commitment to supporting preterm babies and their parents, as well as healthcare providers.
Explore our library of on-demand preterm webinars, which cover a broad range of topics, from the Advances in preterm nutrition and care, through the importance of Human Milk Oligosaccharides (HMOs) in preterm infants, to the challenges of Introducing complementary foods in preterm infants. In keeping with the 2026 theme of investing in follow-up care to safeguard the future of these vulnerable infants, we are also featuring a dedicated CPD approved webinar on Why post-NICU nutrition matters
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