Awareness: Improving Understanding and Care
Every year, more than 13 million babies worldwide — including 32,000 in Canada — are born prematurely.
Prematurity can have lifelong impacts, making awareness and education essential. CPBF works year-round to raise awareness of the challenges faced by preterm babies and their families, champion evidence-based practices such as kangaroo care, human milk feeding, and family-integrated care, and ensure parents' voices are reflected in research, healthcare, and policy. Through initiatives like the Implementation of the Recommendations for Parental Presence Toolkit, CPBF helps healthcare teams strengthen parental presence in the NICU and support families as essential partners in their baby's care.
There are many ways to connect with others in the community, information and education.
