Uploaded December 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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Fatherhood can be an isolating experience — Dave Barylski realized this firsthand after his twins spent 7 months in the NICU. He was often the only father in the unit, with no one he could relate to. Inspired by his story, doctors at BJC have started a new Fathers First initiative.

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