NHSA featured in The Associated Press

 

A recent feature from The Associated Press highlights how essential father involvement and inclusion are to maternal and infant health. The story follows a couple who share their journey of keeping the father actively engaged through pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. It also includes perspectives from practitioners in the field, including the National Healthy Start Association, which offers insights and lessons learned from its Where Dads Matter Initiative.

Read the article here:
Black fathers train as doulas to help address racial disparities in maternal health | AP News

Fatherood webinar on the third Thursday of the month.

 

We are proud to announce that Congress has passed legislation providing $145 million in funding for the Healthy Start program for Fiscal Year 2026 (October 2025 through September 2026). This critical investment reinforces our nation’s commitment to improving maternal and infant health outcomes in communities that need it most. Learn more here.

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