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Original Article

Preterm birth aetiology 2004–2008. Maternal factors associated with three phenotypes: spontaneous preterm labour, preterm pre-labour rupture of membranes and medically indicated preterm birth

Jennifer J. HendersonSchool of Women’s and Infants’ Health, The University of Western Australia, Perth, AustraliaCorrespondence[email protected]
,
Owen A. McWilliamSchool of Women’s and Infants’ Health, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
,
John P. NewnhamSchool of Women’s and Infants’ Health, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
&
Craig E. PennellSchool of Women’s and Infants’ Health, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
Pages 642-647 | Received 23 Jan 2011, Accepted 13 Jun 2011, Published online: 10 Aug 2011

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