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Childbirth Experiences and Challenges for Women with Sensory Disabilities: A Systematic Review of Delivery Methods and Healthcare Barriers Cover

Childbirth Experiences and Challenges for Women with Sensory Disabilities: A Systematic Review of Delivery Methods and Healthcare Barriers

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|Feb 2025

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.34763/jmotherandchild.20242801.d-24-00038 | Journal eISSN: 2719-535X | Journal ISSN: 2719-6488
Language: English
Page range: 113 - 128
Submitted on: Oct 7, 2024
Accepted on: Nov 14, 2024
Published on: Feb 11, 2025
Published by: Institute of Mother and Child
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 1 issue per year

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