Crazy Casa K: Knowing is the First Step ~ Global Newborn Health

Knowing about Newborn Health is the first step in making a difference! Living in the US, we don't see the day to day struggles that newborns face. I struggles with breast milk vs. formula, not whether I could afford milk at all. My little guy was very lucky, not all newborns are...It is important to know the risk, and know what you can do to make a difference!

UN Photo/Albert González Farran

Some things to know...

Nearly 3 million newborns die each year globally
99% of these newborns die in low- and middle-income countries
A newborn is 45X times more likely to die in the first month of life, when compared to age 1 month to 5 years
The major causes of newborn death are prematurity, infection, and birth asphyxia when a baby’s brain and other organs do not get enough oxygen before, during or right after birth are
Complications of preterm birth are the second leading cause of death in children before their fifth birthday
The majority of these newborn deaths can be prevented

Join the Global Newborn Conversation!

Connect with the Global Newborn Health Conference (April 15 – 18, 2013) in South Africa any time via live stream at www.oneworld.org/newborn2013

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I wrote this post as part of The Global Team of 200, a highly specialized group of members of Mom Bloggers for Social Good that concentrates on issues involving women and girls, children, world hunger and maternal health. Our Motto: Individually we are all powerful. Together we can change the world. We believe in the power of collective action to help others and believe in ourselves to make this world a better place for our children and the world’s children.