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. 2025 Apr;104(4):782-783.
doi: 10.1111/aogs.15074. Epub 2025 Feb 6.

An unnecessary focus on racialized pelvic stereotypes

Patji Alnæs-Katjavivi  1
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An unnecessary focus on racialized pelvic stereotypes

Patji Alnæs-Katjavivi. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2025 Apr.
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