American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Volume 194, Issue 3 , Pages 598-599 , March 2006

Timing of conduction analgesia in labor

  • Michael Nageotte, MD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Michael Nageotte, MD, Executive Careline Director, Ob/Gyn/Newborn, Women's Pavilion, Miller Children's Hospital, 2801 Long Beach Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90801.

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PII: S0002-9378(05)02500-7

doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2005.11.021

American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Volume 194, Issue 3 , Pages 598-599 , March 2006

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