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. 2006 Winter;15(1):49-51.
doi: 10.1624/105812406X92994.

Introducing emergency preparedness in childbirth education classes

Lauren Dewald  1 , Lily Fountain
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Introducing emergency preparedness in childbirth education classes

Lauren Dewald et al. J Perinat Educ. 2006 Winter.

Abstract

In the wake of recent natural and man-made disasters and emergency situations, pregnant women are especially vulnerable. The authors of this column encourage childbirth educators to include disaster preparedness instruction and emergency childbirth techniques in their class content.

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