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Obstetrics

Comparison of two policies for induction of labour postdates

A. KassabMaternity Unit, Taunton and Somerset NHS Trust, Taunton, UK
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A. TuckerMaternity Unit, Taunton and Somerset NHS Trust, Taunton, UK
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G. El-BialyResearch Biostatistics Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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M. MustafaResearch Biostatistics Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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J. MacaulayMaternity Unit, Taunton and Somerset NHS Trust, Taunton, UK
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R. FoxMaternity Unit, Taunton and Somerset NHS Trust, Taunton, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 32-36 | Published online: 31 Jan 2011

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