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Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology Volume 19, 2001 - Issue 1
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A preliminary investigation of psychological distress following surgical management of early pregnancy loss detected at initial ultrasound scanning: A trauma perspective

T.M. Walker Department of Psychological Medicine, Gartnavel Royal Hospital Academic Centre, UK
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K.M. Davidson Department of Psychological Medicine, Gartnavel Royal Hospital Academic Centre, UK
Pages 7-16 | Published online: 04 Aug 2010

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