Milk Matters - The Red Cross Children's Hospital

An estimated 150,000 babies are born prematurely in South Africa every year. Prematurity weakens babies’ immune systems leaving them vulnerable to life-threatening diseases, life-long health conditions as well as hospital-acquired infections. Breastmilk is essential for these babies to survive and thrive. However, for a range of reasons, their mothers are frequently unable to provide breastmilk of their own. In these instances, donor breastmilk can be life-saving. Watch more films from The Children's Hospital Trust:    / chtrust1   Subscribe today:    / chtrust1   More The Children's Hospital Trust: Website: http://childrenshospitaltrust.org.za/ Facebook:   / childrenshos.  . Twitter:   / chtrust1   Instagram:   / childrensho.  . Film credits: Directors: Chris McCarthy Camera: Chris McCarthy Editor: Chris McCarthy Music: YouTube Library