Germany: Inside the preemie ward | DW Documentary

A fight for survival from the very start: Babies born far too soon. The long-term effects of premature births are often be underestimated.

Born three months prematurely and weighing just 800 grams, Amina’s start in life could hardly have been more dramatic. She is now in the intensive care unit of a German clinic. Her mother is with her as often as possible. Thanks to modern medicine, extremely premature babies like Amina have a chance of survival. But the long-term consequences are often underestimated. There are around 13 million premature births worldwide every year. Parents are calling for more information about the late effects of premature birth and hope for a growing understanding for those affected. #DWstories

00:00 Intro
01:13 Three Months Premature: Amina in the ICU
03:04 What Is a Preemie?
03:27 Lukas Mader – Being a Preemie is for Life
06:52 Longer-Term Effects of Premature Birth
08:23 There’s a Problem with Amina in the Hospital
09:42 Diego, the Extreme Preemie
13:27 University Instead of Vocational Rehabilitation
16:40 Global Support for Preemies
17:52 A Milestone for Amina

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