American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Volume 198, Issue 4 , Pages 412.e1-412.e5 , April 2008

Hyperemesis gravidarum that requires hospitalization and the use of antiemetic drugs in relation to maternal body composition

Received 22 March 2007 ,Accepted 10 September 2007.

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 Cite this article as: Cedergren M, Brynhildsen J, Josefsson A, Sydsjö A, Sydsjö G. Hyperemesis gravidarum that requires hospitalization and the use of antiemetic drugs in relation to maternal body composition. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2008;198:412.e1-412.e5.

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 Supported by the Östergötland County Council.

PII: S0002-9378(07)01128-3

doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2007.09.029

American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Volume 198, Issue 4 , Pages 412.e1-412.e5 , April 2008

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