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Midwifery
Systematic review
Perineal warm compress reduces risk of third- and fourth- degree tears and should be part of second stage care
- Correspondence to Hannah G Dahlen
School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Western Sydney, Locked Bag 1797, Penrith South DC, NSW 2751, Australia; h.dahlen{at}uws.edu.au
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Perineal warm compress reduces risk of third- and fourth- degree tears and should be part of second stage care
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- First published June 12, 2012.
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September 21, 2012
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