International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia
Volume 16, Issue 3 , Pages 199-201 , July 2007

Labor analgesia and breast feeding: avoid parenteral narcotics and provide lactation support

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PII: S0959-289X(07)00061-1

doi: 10.1016/j.ijoa.2007.03.008

International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia
Volume 16, Issue 3 , Pages 199-201 , July 2007

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