International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia
Volume 17, Issue 2 , Pages 112-117 , April 2008

Maternal expectations and birth-related experiences: a survey of pregnant women of mixed parity from Calcutta, India

,Accepted 1 October 2007.

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doi: 10.1016/j.ijoa.2007.10.004

International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia
Volume 17, Issue 2 , Pages 112-117 , April 2008

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