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Shawnee County health department expands 'Dad Zone' to involve fathers in prenatal and postpartum care
Summary
County health staff described Dad Zone, a father-focused supplement to the state Baby Basics prenatal curriculum, reporting enrollment growth and plans to expand Spanish-language offerings and community partnerships.
The Shawnee County Health Department on Oct. 23 described Dad Zone, a father‑focused supplement to the state Baby Basics prenatal curriculum that health staff say boosts paternal involvement and infant outcomes.
Health department Maternal and Child Health team leader Britney Rambo introduced the program, and Trenton James, who serves as the Dad Zone instructor, described its structure and growth. "This class goes in conjunction with our baby basics program," Rambo said, noting Baby Basics is a statewide, six‑week prenatal curriculum that can be tailored by county. James, who is the course facilitator, said the Dad Zone sessions are taught by a father and use evidence and practical coaching to coach men on newborn care,…
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