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Fetal wellbeing: the intrauterine environment and ensuing legal and ethical issues

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Midwifery Practice: Core Topics 1

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Beliefs about the effects of the intrauterine milieu on fetal wellbeing have been in existence since ancient times. These have ranged from concerns that a pregnant woman should be surrounded by beautiful objects to the need to avoid intoxicating substances.

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Montgomery, E. (1996). Fetal wellbeing: the intrauterine environment and ensuing legal and ethical issues. In: Alexander, J., Levy, V., Roch, S. (eds) Midwifery Practice: Core Topics 1. Midwifery Practice. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-14112-8_5

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