Being in limbo: Women’s lived experiences of pregnancy at 41 weeks of gestation and beyond – A phenomenological study
Abstract Background Globally, the prevalence of post term pregnancy (PTP) is about 5-10%, but the rate varies considerably between and within countries. PTP is defined as a pregnancy ≥294 days, but the definition is arbitrary. Many studies focusing on the prevalence, risks and management of PTP incl...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2017-06-01
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Series: | BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12884-017-1342-4 |