--- title: Premature Birth description: Explore videos that guide parents through the experience of premature birth, offering support on everything from the first hours to feeding and going home. --- [Matched funding live: every donation is doubled from 2-16 June.](https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00000C7riEYAR) [![Babyzone\_PrimaryLogo\_Colour\_OnLight\_RGB-1](https://babyzone.org.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Babyzone_PrimaryLogo_Colour_OnLight_RGB-1.png?width=1175&height=410&name=Babyzone_PrimaryLogo_Colour_OnLight_RGB-1.png "Babyzone_PrimaryLogo_Colour_OnLight_RGB-1")](https://babyzone.org.uk) [![Babyzone\_PrimaryLogo\_Colour\_OnDark\_RGB-2](https://babyzone.org.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Babyzone_PrimaryLogo_Colour_OnDark_RGB-2.png?width=1175&height=410&name=Babyzone_PrimaryLogo_Colour_OnDark_RGB-2.png "Babyzone_PrimaryLogo_Colour_OnDark_RGB-2")](https://babyzone.org.uk) - [About Us](https://babyzone.org.uk/about-us) - [Our Model](https://babyzone.org.uk/our-model) - [Our People](https://babyzone.org.uk/team) - [Careers](https://babyzone.org.uk/careers) - [Hubs](https://babyzone.org.uk/visit-us) - [Volunteer](https://babyzone.org.uk/volunteer) - [Our Programmes](https://babyzone.org.uk/programmes) - [Partners](https://babyzone.org.uk/partners) - [Academy](https://babyzone.org.uk/academy) - Impact & Insights - [Impact](https://babyzone.org.uk/research-impact) - [Research](https://babyzone.org.uk/babyzone-research) - News & Media - [News](https://babyzone.org.uk/blogzone) - [Media](https://babyzone.org.uk/media) - [Baby Buddy](https://babyzone.org.uk/baby-buddy) - [About](https://babyzone.org.uk/baby-buddy) - [For Parents](https://babyzone.org.uk/babybuddy-for-parents) - [For Local Authorities](https://babyzone.org.uk/baby-buddy-for-local-authorities) [Donate](https://babyzone.org.uk/donate) - [About Us](https://babyzone.org.uk/about-us) - [Our Model](https://babyzone.org.uk/our-model) - [Our People](https://babyzone.org.uk/team) - [Careers](https://babyzone.org.uk/careers) - [Hubs](https://babyzone.org.uk/visit-us) - [Volunteer](https://babyzone.org.uk/volunteer) - [Our Programmes](https://babyzone.org.uk/programmes) - [Partners](https://babyzone.org.uk/partners) - [Academy](https://babyzone.org.uk/academy) - Impact & Insights - [Impact](https://babyzone.org.uk/research-impact) - [Research](https://babyzone.org.uk/babyzone-research) - News & Media - [News](https://babyzone.org.uk/blogzone) - [Media](https://babyzone.org.uk/media) - [Baby Buddy](https://babyzone.org.uk/baby-buddy) - [About](https://babyzone.org.uk/baby-buddy) - [For Parents](https://babyzone.org.uk/babybuddy-for-parents) - [For Local Authorities](https://babyzone.org.uk/baby-buddy-for-local-authorities) [Donate](https://babyzone.org.uk/donate) # Premature Birth These videos have been made for you by experts and parents working together. For more videos, download the [Baby Buddy app](https://babyzone.org.uk/baby-buddy). ![Pregnant Woman Having Contractions and Ultrasound by Nurse](https://babyzone.org.uk/hubfs/video-capture-t0098.96seg-7393.png) Your browser does not support the video tag. ##### Preparing for Birth Meet three families, two who had time to prepare for life in a neonatal unit and one who had very little warning. ![Baby on Mum's Chest](https://babyzone.org.uk/hubfs/video-capture-t0028.82seg-8852.png) Your browser does not support the video tag. ##### Birth Witness two births, one of which is the birth of triplets, and we follow the babies being prepared for transfer to the neonatal unit. ![Premature Baby in Neonatal Unit](https://babyzone.org.uk/hubfs/video-capture-t0026.11seg-844.png) Your browser does not support the video tag. ##### First Hours Observe the first hours and days in the neonatal unit and see how you, as a parent, can play a very important role in your baby's care. ![Breast Milk In Syringe For Baby](https://babyzone.org.uk/hubfs/video-capture-t0022.84seg-6229.png) Your browser does not support the video tag. ##### Expressing Breast Milk Discover how mothers begin expressing breast milk just hours after birth—starting early and often helps ensure a good milk supply for the future. ![Mother Feeding Baby Independently Since Birth](https://babyzone.org.uk/hubfs/video-capture-t0056.79seg-8958.png) Your browser does not support the video tag. ##### Feeding Independently New mum Anita breastfeeds her newborn for the first time. Most babies will be feeding independently before they are discharged from hospital. ![Newborn in Car Seat](https://babyzone.org.uk/hubfs/video-capture-t0208.62seg-2394.png) Your browser does not support the video tag. ##### Preparing for Home Learn what to expect when your baby is ready to leave the hospital. You’ll get practical advice on caring for your baby and be introduced to first aid.   ## Download Now - Free to use and advert-free! 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