Table 1 Study population characteristics (continuous variables), mean values comparing receiving and not receiving epidurals and/or oxytocin
Variable | Epidural and/or oxytocin (n = 404) | Neither epidural or oxytocin (n = 1349) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Mean (SD) | Mean (SD) | ||
Maternal age [years] | 30.1 (4.8) | 30.3 (4.7) | 0.481 |
Maternal height [cm] | 166.8 (5.8) | 167.1 (5.4) | 0.241 |
Maternal body mass index [kg/m2] | 31.5 (5.0) | 30.6 (4.6) | 0.002 |
Gestational age [days] | 280.0 (7.2) | 280.9 (7.0) | 0.996 |
Birthweight [kg] | 3.88 (0.48) | 3.82 (0.45) | 0.022 |