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RESEARCH ARTICLE

Does Artificial Rupture of Membranes (ARM) Reduce Duration of Labor in Primigravidae: A Randomized Controlled Trial

MB Bellad, Patil Kamal, Patil Rajeshwari

Citation Information : Bellad M, Kamal P, Rajeshwari P. Does Artificial Rupture of Membranes (ARM) Reduce Duration of Labor in Primigravidae: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J South Asian Feder Obs Gynae 2010; 2 (1):37-39.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10006-1057

Published Online: 01-08-2012

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2010; The Author(s).


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