Every year, more than one in 10 babies born around the world are born prematurely. That is 15 million babies - one million of those babies die due to complications from prematurity.
Often health professionals are unable to say why women have had a premature birth. Parents of premature babies sometimes face difficult and emotional months ahead as they closely monitor the health of their newborn.
One new dad has shared his thoughts and feelings about the birth of his premature baby. As reported by LancsLive, Jake Oates, engagement producer at Reach reflects on World Prematurity Day and how the birth of his son has made his family stronger.
