Journal of Pediatric Nursing
Volume 24, Issue 4 , Pages 244-254 , August 2009

Breastfeeding Experiences of Urban Adolescent Mothers

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doi: 10.1016/j.pedn.2008.03.002

Journal of Pediatric Nursing
Volume 24, Issue 4 , Pages 244-254 , August 2009