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A trial on continuous human support during labor: feasibility, interventions and mothers' satisfaction

E. Hemminki Department of Public Health, University of Helsinki, Haartmaninkatu 3, 00290, Helsinki
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A.-L. Virta Tampere College of Nursing, Kuntokatu 4, 33520, Tampere, Finland
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P. Koponen Department of Public Health, University of Tampere, PL 607, 33101, Tampere, Finland
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M. Malim Department of Public Health, University of Helsinki, Haartmaninkatu 3, 00290, Helsinki
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H. Kojo-Austin Department of Public Health, University of Helsinki, Haartmaninkatu 3, 00290, Helsinki
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R. Tuimala Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Central Hospital of Tampere, 33520, Tampere, Finland
Pages 239-250 | Received 03 Jan 1990, Accepted 30 May 1990, Published online: 07 Jul 2009

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