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Maternal stress or anxiety in pregnancy and emotional development of the child

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  03 January 2018

Vivette Glover*
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Department of Paediatrics, Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital, Goldhawk Road, London W6 0XG
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Copyright © 1997 The Royal College of Psychiatrists 

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