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Effect of Domperidone in 2nd week Postpartum on Milk Output in Mothers of Preterm Infants

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  1. Department of Pediatrics, M. L. N. Medical College, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India

    Ruchi Rai, Namita Mishra & D. K. Singh

  2. S. N. Children Hospital, Church Lane, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, 211002, India

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Rai, R., Mishra, N. & Singh, D.K. Effect of Domperidone in 2nd week Postpartum on Milk Output in Mothers of Preterm Infants. Indian J Pediatr 83, 894–895 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12098-016-2107-1

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