International Journal of Nursing Studies
Volume 41, Issue 4 , Pages 425-435 , May 2004

Evaluation of a lactation intervention program to encourage breastfeeding: a longitudinal study

  • Meei-Ling Gau

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Received 1 July 2003 ,Revised 14 October 2003 ,Accepted 5 November 2003.

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PII: S0020-7489(03)00179-2

doi: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2003.11.002

International Journal of Nursing Studies
Volume 41, Issue 4 , Pages 425-435 , May 2004

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