Does the Maxim “Once a Caesarean, Always a Caesarean” Still Hold True?

Austin Ugwumadu

doi:10.1371/journal.pmed.0020305

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Does the Maxim “Once a Caesarean, Always a Caesarean” Still Hold True?

Austin Ugwumadu

Does the Maxim “Once a Caesarean, Always a Caesarean” Still Hold True?

Austin Ugwumadu

Published: September 27, 2005
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmed.0020305

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Austin Ugwumadu

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