Priska Neely
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Longshoreman Bobby Carrillo has attended the Labor Day parade in Wilmington for 23 years and it’s a tradition he’s passing down to his son and grandchildren. -
Black moms are much less likely to breastfeed compared to women of other races and ethnicities. That's why maternal health advocates devote the last week of August to bringing awareness of the benefits for infants and moms.
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Black moms are much less likely to breastfeed, compared to women of other races and ethnicities. More and more support groups are trying to change that.
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Between 10 and 20 percent of known pregnancies end in miscarriage.
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Hundreds of new and expectant parents gathered in Pasadena over the weekend to get tips and resources on everything from breastfeeding to baby wearing at a convention called MommyCon.
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More than 2,000 homes were contaminated by the now-closed battery plant in Vernon. At a hearing Thursday night, residents asked why the cleanup is taking so long.
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A federal appeals court in Pasadena heard from attorneys Tuesday who say President Trump's proposed border wall violates more than 30 environmental laws.
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Seventy-one percent of 4-year-olds are enrolled in a licensed center or school setting. But access to those programs varies wildly across L.A. County and the state.
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Access to programs varies wildly in L.A. County (and across the state).
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Ohio has some of the highest infant mortality rates in the nation. Community organizations are working to give parents tangible tools to help, with a focus on dads.
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