Newborn and Infant Nursing Reviews
Volume 11, Issue 4 , Pages 180-184 , December 2011

Infertility and Multiples

  • Alexandra Paul-Simon, PhD, RN

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to Alexandra Paul-Simon, PhD, RN, Baccalaureate Program, MGH Institute of Health Professions School of Nursing Charlestown Navy Yard, 36 First Avenue, Boston, MA 02129.

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doi: 10.1053/j.nainr.2011.09.007

Newborn and Infant Nursing Reviews
Volume 11, Issue 4 , Pages 180-184 , December 2011

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