Potential Implications of Emerging Nontraditional Childbirth Practices On Neonatal Health

Overview

Journal J Pediatr

Specialty Pediatrics

Date 2023 Jan 31

PMID 36720380

Authors

Tonia Branche

Nicole Pouppirt

Latasha D Nelson

Janine Y Khan

Affiliations

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