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Hormonal and attitudinal correlates of maternal behaviour during the early postpartum period in first-time mothers

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Pages 193-205 | Received 12 Jan 1987, Accepted 14 Sep 1987, Published online: 11 Dec 2007

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A. Fleming, C. Corter, M. Surbey, P. Franks & M. Steiner. (1995) Postpartum factors related to mother's recognition of newborn infant odours. Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology 13:3-4, pages 197-210.
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