Maine fathers form support groups after losing children to stillbirths

The Sad Dads Club has grown into a global community with members from Maine to California, helping parents through their grief while honoring the memories of their children.

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Maine births ticked up in 2021 but still lag far behind national average

Maine's fertility rate rose 1.4% in 2021 after a steep drop during the first year of the pandemic, but the state still ranks near the back of the pack nationally.

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Home births in Maine rise as patients seek control during pandemic

Home births in Maine jumped by 23% in 2020 according to CDC data, as patients avoided hospitals.

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