> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://research.ambitiousimpact.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://research.ambitiousimpact.com/bemonc/simulation-based-training-for-emergency-obstetric-and-newborn-care/references.md).

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