SEEING as today is World Prematurity Day, what better way to mark it than with pictures of some of the town's little miracles.

Many of you have sent in your then and now pictures to celebrate the day as well as proudly telling us your stories about how your little fighters battled against all the odds.

The global campaign hopes to raise awareness of premature birth and the impact it can have on families.

Click the gallery above to read parents' stories.

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There's still time to send in pictures of your premature bundle of joy.

Please click below to send us pictures of your baby when they were first born and how they look today.

We would also love to hear your stories if you could include details of how many weeks early your child was born and their weight.