Vitamin B supplementation for leg cramps during pregnancy

@article{Sohrabvand2006VitaminBS,
  title={Vitamin B supplementation for leg cramps during pregnancy},
  author={Farnaz Sohrabvand and Mamak Shariat and Fedyeh Haghollahi},
  journal={International Journal of Gynecology \& Obstetrics},
  year={2006},
  volume={95}
}
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