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Green, J.M., Statham, H.E. (2007). Psychosocial Aspects of Prenatal Diagnosis: The Challenges for Doctors and Patients. In: Cockburn, J., Pawson, M.E. (eds) Psychological Challenges in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84628-808-1_11

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