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Why Parents Establish Paternity: A Study of Unmarried Parents

Why Parents Establish Paternity: A Study of Unmarried Parents

By: Cynthia Osborne

These findings suggest that educational outreach during the prenatal period and training for birth registrars may lead to higher rates of in-hospital paternity establishment.

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Topics: Parenting support

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