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Mode of delivery of triplet pregnancy: hidden factors that should be considered

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Abbreviations

CS:

Cesarean section

NICU:

Neonatal intensive care unit

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Matsubara, S., Takahashi, H. & Suzuki, T. Mode of delivery of triplet pregnancy: hidden factors that should be considered. Arch Gynecol Obstet 298, 459–460 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00404-018-4854-x

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