We intend for this section to include facts and information to help you
deal withcoping with the birth of a newborn, premature child.
According to recent statistics, 1 in every 8 babies in the
developed world is born prematurely.
Hospital costs for premature babies are 14 times higher
than costs for a normal newborn.
Canada spends about $3 billion a year on treatment of premature
infants, and the costs are rising each year.
