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The father cradled his newborn daughter as we reviewed routine infant care. Her mother, still recovering from childbirth, joined by video from home. He held his daughter with the tentative confidence and unmistakable love of a first-time parent. As we wrapped up our visit, he shook his head and said, “I can’t believe I have to go back to work tomorrow.”
As a pediatrician, I am unfortunately familiar with this type of story. Parents want to be present during the first days of their children’s lives. Too often, they cannot afford to be — especially fathers.
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