Black fathers embrace resources to support their pregnant partners through birth
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From the moment he found out his wife was pregnant, JaKobi Burton went above and beyond to prepare. He took a class that teaches fathers-to-be how to provide physical, mental and even spiritual support up to and after childbirth. (AP video: Obed Lamy)
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Black women face far higher maternal death rates. Some groups say empowering fathers can help change that.
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