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Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Volume 19, 1999 - Issue 2
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Delaying planned caesarean delivery until 39 completed weeks of gestation: the experience of a district general hospital

J. I. OJIDU Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, UK
Pages 142-145 | Published online: 02 Jul 2009

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