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.
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.
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