Antenatal corticosteroids for fetal lung development

References

Citations

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  2. American Academy of Pediatrics and American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (2007). Obstetric and medical complications. In Guidelines for Perinatal Care, 6th ed., pp. 175–204. Elk Grove Village, IL: American Academy of Pediatrics.

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Author: Sandy Jocoy, RN Last Updated: January 14, 2009
Medical Review: Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine
Deborah A. Penava, BA, MD, FRCSC, MPH - Obstetrics and Gynecology

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