Journal of Pediatric Nursing
Volume 23, Issue 6 , Pages 429-438 , December 2008

Toward Understanding the Connections Between Infant Jaundice and Infant Feeding

  • Marion Alex, RN, MN, CNM

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author: Marion Alex, RN, MN, CNM, St. Francis Xavier University, Box 5000, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada B2G 2W5.
    • ,
  • Donna Pierrynowski Gallant, RN, PhD

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doi: 10.1016/j.pedn.2007.12.002

Journal of Pediatric Nursing
Volume 23, Issue 6 , Pages 429-438 , December 2008

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