European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology
Volume 150, Issue 2 , Pages 126-131 , June 2010

Prevalence and risk factors for early postpartum anemia

Received 8 June 2009 ,Revised 29 January 2010 ,Accepted 10 February 2010.

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PII: S0301-2115(10)00096-5

doi: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2010.02.030

European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology
Volume 150, Issue 2 , Pages 126-131 , June 2010

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