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Editorial

. 2003 Sep;24(3):141-3.

doi: 10.3109/01674820309039667.

Why focus on 'fear of childbirth'?

K Wijma

PMID: 14584300
DOI: 10.3109/01674820309039667

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Editorial

Why focus on 'fear of childbirth'?

K Wijma. J Psychosom Obstet Gynaecol. 2003 Sep.

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. 2003 Sep;24(3):141-3.

doi: 10.3109/01674820309039667.

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K Wijma

PMID: 14584300
DOI: 10.3109/01674820309039667

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