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MeSH Heading: Maternal Health Services
Tree Number(s): N02.421.143.620; N02.421.800.500
Unique ID: D008427
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D008427
Annotation: check also tags HUMAN; FEMALE & PREGNANCY; specify geographic location if pertinent
Scope Note: Organized services to provide health care to expectant and nursing mothers.
Entry Version: MATERNAL HEALTH SERV
Entry Term(s): Health Services, Maternal; Services, Maternal Health
NLM Classification #: WA 310
Previous Indexing: Maternal Welfare (1966-1967); Prenatal Care (1966-1967)
See Also: Maternal Health; Maternal Welfare
Public MeSH Note: 68
History Note: 68
Date Established: 1968/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2015/06/29

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