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Pregnancy, Parturition, and the Puerperium

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The family physician has a unique role in the care of the pregnant patient. With knowledge of the patient’s family dynamics, living Situation, and social support system, the family physician provides prenatal care focused toward a healthy birth and the development of a nurturing family unit.

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  1. Department of Family Medicine, Oregon Health Sciences University, 97201, Portland, Oregon, USA

    Robert B. Taylor M.D. (Professor and Chairman) (Professor and Chairman)

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Bertakis, K.D. (1988). Pregnancy, Parturition, and the Puerperium. In: Taylor, R.B. (eds) Family Medicine. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-1998-7_28

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