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Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology Volume 34, 2016 - Issue 5
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The development of the Slade–Pais Expectations of Childbirth Scale (SPECS)Footnote*

Pauline SladeInstitute of Psychology, Health & Society, University of Liverpool, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
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Tara PaisJessops Hospital, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals’ Trust, UK
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Fiona FairlieJessops Hospital, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals’ Trust, UK
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Adrian SimpsonDepartment of Psychology, University of Sheffield, UK
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Kayleigh SheenInstitute of Psychology, Health & Society, University of Liverpool, UK
Pages 495-510 | Received 13 Apr 2016, Accepted 27 Apr 2016, Published online: 09 Aug 2016

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Claire A. Marshall, Catriona Jones, Kate Burt, Victoria Lappin, Colin R. Martin, Julie Jomeen & Abigail Webb. (2023) Practitioner perspectives on the use of selected fear of childbirth screening tools within a clinical context. Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology 0:0, pages 1-13.
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