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Women\u2019s quality-of-life scores were collected at 36\u00a0weeks of gestation and 6- and 12-week postpartum and converted into utility values.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>On average, quality-of-life utility scores increased from 36\u00a0weeks of gestation to 12\u00a0weeks postpartum, regardless of birth type. 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