Maternal Characteristics N = 156* | n | (%) |
---|---|---|
Maternal age (years, mean, low - high) | 32.6 | (18–45) |
Gestation at recruitment (weeks) | ||
28–31 | 50 | (32) |
32–36 | 55 | (35) |
> 37 | 51 | (33) |
Primary model of care | ||
Midwives clinic | 104 | (66.7) |
GP shared care | 35 | (22.4) |
Birth centre | 4 | (2.6) |
not recorded** | 13 | (8.3) |
Parity | ||
Primiparous | 90 | (57.7) |
Multiparous | 50 | (32.0) |
not recorded | 12 | (10.3) |
Maternal BMI - kg/m2 | mean 23.0 | SD (± 4.6) |
Smoking during pregnancy | ||
Yes | 10 | (7) |
No | 121 | (80) |
not recorded | 20 | (13) |
Any alcohol during pregnancy | ||
Yes | 8 | (5) |
No | 116 | (77) |
not recorded | 27 | (18) |
Gestational age at birth (weeks) | mean 39.3 | high-low (35.6–41.6) |
Birth weight (grams) | mean 3405 | high-low (2400–4900) |
Type of labour | ||
Spontaneous | 76 | (50) |
Induced | 49 | (32) |
No labour | 26 | (17) |