Effects of breastfeeding on maternal health and well-being

Food and Nutrition Bulletin

Volumn 17, Issue 4, 1996, Pages 364-369

  Rasmussen, Kathleen M ^a   McGuire, Michelle K ^a  

^a Department of Obstetrics Gynecology   (United States)

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EID: 6244308529     PISSN: 03795721     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/156482659601700416     Document Type: Article

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