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Post-natal psychopathology and bonding with the infant among first-time mothers undergoing a caesarian section and vaginal delivery: Sense of coherence and social support as moderators

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Pages 441-455 | Received 21 Dec 2013, Accepted 12 Oct 2014, Published online: 24 Nov 2014

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