European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology
Volume 148, Issue 2 , Pages 152-157 , February 2010

“Early rupture of membranes” after the spontaneous onset of labor as a risk factor for cesarean delivery

Received 18 March 2009 ,Revised 29 August 2009 ,Accepted 29 October 2009.

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doi: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2009.10.031

European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology
Volume 148, Issue 2 , Pages 152-157 , February 2010

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