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What does pelvic relaxation mean and define the main features of it.
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Sel, G. (2020). Pelvic Relaxation. In: Practical Guide to Oral Exams in Obstetrics and Gynecology . Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-29669-8_44
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