American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Volume 202, Issue 1 , Pages 1-4 , January 2010

Postpartum care: we can and should do better

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doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2009.08.028

American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Volume 202, Issue 1 , Pages 1-4 , January 2010

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