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May 11, 2006
about time!
Reuters Health Information (2006-03-31): Episiotomy use should be minimized: new guidelines
ACOG Recommends Restricted Use of Episiotomies
I just wish that they would show equally common sense in other areas of obstetrics and midwifery.
Posted by alicia at May 11, 2006 8:39 PM
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Sigh. You'd think...
Posted by: Mimi at May 12, 2006 2:44 PM