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Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology Volume 19, 2001 - Issue 2
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The factor structure of prenatal psychological and psychosocial functioning in first-time expectant parents

S. Durkin Victoria University, Australia
,
C. Morse Victoria University, Australia
&
A. Buist Austin Repatriation Medical Centre, University of Melbourne, Australia
Pages 121-134 | Published online: 04 Aug 2010

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