Irish Neonatal Health Alliance launch ‘Pledge Cards’ to support families

A fantastic initiative.

Today is World Prematurity Day. To mark the day the Irish Neonatal Health Alliance (INHA) and  WaterWipes launch ‘Pledge Cards’, a new initiative that allows family and friends of parents of premature babies to pledge their support by doing simple gestures that have a big impact. Almost 4,500 babies are born prematurely in Ireland every year and approximately 15 million babies are born preterm globally, accounting for about one in ten of all babies born worldwide. These specially designed ‘Pledge Cards’ allow family and friends to express their support for their loved ones during a very challenging and emotional time. The cards represent simple acts of kindness such as pledging to do the weekly shop or cook a hearty meal that can really mean so much during times of struggle. The new ‘Pledge Cards’ are in addition to the charity’s popular ‘Milestone Cards’ which allow parents to chart their baby’s progress celebrating each precious milestone providing them with something positive to focus on. These cards are available complimentary in Neonatal Intensive Care Units across the country or to download for free at INHA.ie. Mandy Daly, Irish Neonatal Health Alliance, (INHA) Health Director of Advocacy & Policy Making, said;

"The aim of the charity has always been to advance the long term supports and care provided to premature babies and their families at all stages of what can be a very difficult journey. Many parents of premature babies have expressed that the support from family and friends is so important to their personal wellbeing and the new ‘Pledge Cards’ celebrate and recognise this simple yet impactful insight. It is through WaterWipes and our ongoing partnership that we have been able to create these very special cards which are already benefiting parents."

For further information about World Prematurity Day and the ‘Pledge Cards’ initiative visit INHA.ie.