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This page, Digital Stories: Stories from Real Parents, is offered by
Pregnancy, Infancy and Early Childhood Division
Bureau of Family Health and Nutrition
Department of Public Health

Digital Stories: Stories from Real Parents

Hear stories from new parents and providers

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Stories from parents

Video: Douglas' Story: Father Expectations and Child Development

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Video: Carolee's Story: Family Planning and Adoption

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Video: Isabella's Story

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Video: Maria's Story

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Video: Wanda's Story: Substance Abuse

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Stories from providers

Video: Ava's Story: Premature Birth and Parent Supports

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Video: Jane's Story: Birth Control and Family Planning

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