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The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine Volume 25, 2012 - Issue 11
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Original Article

Exercise during pregnancy reduces the rate of cesarean and instrumental deliveries: results of a randomized controlled trial

Ruben BarakatFaculty of Physical Activity and Sports Sciences, Technical University of Madrid (UPM), Madrid, SpainCorrespondence[email protected]
,
Mireia PelaezFaculty of Physical Activity and Sports Sciences, Technical University of Madrid (UPM), Madrid, Spain
,
Carmina LopezFaculty of Physical Activity and Sports Sciences, Technical University of Madrid (UPM), Madrid, Spain
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Rocío MontejoFaculty of Physical Activity and Sports Sciences, Technical University of Madrid (UPM), Madrid, Spain
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Javier CoteronFaculty of Physical Activity and Sports Sciences, Technical University of Madrid (UPM), Madrid, Spain
Pages 2372-2376 | Received 22 Nov 2011, Accepted 18 May 2012, Published online: 22 Jun 2012

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