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. 2018 Jun;67(6):379-380.

PURL: Let low-risk moms eat during labor?

Karen Phelps  1 , Justin Deavers  1 , Dean A Seehusen  1 , James J Stevermer  2
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PURL: Let low-risk moms eat during labor?

Karen Phelps et al. J Fam Pract. 2018 Jun.

Abstract

Allowing low-risk pregnant women to eat less restrictive diets during labor may not only make them happier, but may shorten labor, too.

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The opinions and assertions contained herein are those of the authors and are not to be construed as official or as reflecting the views of the US Army Medical Department, the Army at large, or the Department of Defense.

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