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Marcus, D.A., Bain, P.A. (2009). Acute Treatment Options for the Pregnant Headache Patient. In: Effective Migraine Treatment in Pregnant and Lactating Women: A Practical Guide. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-60327-439-5_4

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