American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Volume 203, Issue 3 , Pages 192-193 , September 2010

Scheduling the first prenatal visit: a missed opportunity

  • Arnold W. Cohen, MD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationReprints: Arnold W. Cohen, MD, Chairman of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Albert Einstein Medical Center, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jefferson Medical College, 5501 Old York Rd., Suite 2623, Philadelphia, PA 19141

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PII: S0002-9378(10)00698-8

doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2010.05.041

American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Volume 203, Issue 3 , Pages 192-193 , September 2010

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