Thousands of Canadian begin their parenting journey each year with the unexpected - a baby arriving early. Weeks, even months before their due date. Jenna and her family are part of that community; their twin boys were born two months early, after a life-saving surgery at 20 weeks. On this episode, she talks with Tosh about the importance of November 17 -- World Prematurity Day. 

Stats Canada reports that premature births are on the rise in Canada, with more than 8% of infants (or roughly 32,000 babies) born in 2023 arriving before 37 weeks gestation. That's the highest rate of preemies being born in Canada in 50 years. Combine that with Canadian research showing a link between being born premature and giving birth prematurely (fathers can pass on risk factors as well as mothers) and prematurity is a topic everyone should be talking about.

The Jenna & Tosh Show is a co-production of Pickle Planet Moncton and The Podcast Hub, and is recorded & aired by Rogers TV New Brunswick. 

This season’s theme, Now Go Play, was composed and performed by Moncton musician Vimal. Discover more at Music by Vimal.