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Obstetrics

Multiple antenatal bookings among pregnant women in Enugu, Nigeria

E. E. Nwogu-IkojoMaternity Unit, Annunciation Specialist Hospital, EmeneCorrespondence[email protected]
,
I. I. OkaforDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, ESUT Teaching Hospital, Parklane
&
H. U. EzegwuiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu, Nigeria
Pages 244-247 | Published online: 07 Apr 2010

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