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Original Article

Psychological impact of emergency Cesarean section in comparison with elective Cesarean section, instrumental and normal vaginal delivery

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Pages 135-144 | Received 15 Sep 1997, Accepted 26 Nov 1997, Published online: 07 Jul 2009

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