Table 2 Maternal Characteristics by mode of delivery
Characteristic | Caesarean section (n = 301) N (%) | Vaginal delivery (n = 301) N (%) |
|---|---|---|
Age (year) (Mean ± SD) | 25.4 ± 2.7 | 24.9 ± 2.6 |
Body mass index before pregnancy (Mean ± SD) | 20.4 ± 2.7 | 20.0 ± 2.5 |
Significant medical history 1 year before pregnancy | 18 (6.0) | 24 (8.0) |
Significant medical history during pregnancy | 23 (7.6) | 25 (8.3) |
RTI during pregnancy* | 16 (5.3) | 11 (3.7) |
No indications for caesarean section | 127 (42.2) | 127 (42.2) |
Relative indications for caesarean | Â | Â |
   Foetal distress | 104 (59.8) | 117 (67.2) |
   Cephalopelvic disproportion | 49 (28.2) | 46 (26.4) |
   Other indications | 21 (12.1) | 11 (6.3) |