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The purpose of this study is to evaluate an adapted fatherhood program to enhance paternal involvement during pregnancy in Fresno, CA....

What does preterm birth and low birth weight mean? Babies born too early, before 37 weeks, are considered preterm. Babies born too small, 5.5 lbs or less are considered low birth weight. These infants are more likely to die before their first birthday. Air pollution is linked to both preterm birth and low birth weight.

Fresno is facing a Black maternal and child health and a healthcare infrastructure crisis. Black women in Fresno experience preterm birth...

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Like many Black women, Shantay Davies-Balch and Sabrina Beavers delivered their babies earlier than they'd hoped. The two friends came to...

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