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Research Article

Effect of cold cabbage leaf application on breast engorgement and pain in the postpartum period: A systematic review and meta-analysis

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Pages 328-344 | Received 24 Nov 2021, Accepted 13 Jun 2022, Published online: 29 Jun 2022

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