Table 1 Demographic characteristics of patients (108 cases)
Range | Mean + SD | Median | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Maternal age (yr) | 19-42 | 29.2 ± 5.01 | 29 | |
Body mass index (kg/m2) | 23-40 | 26.8 ± 5.01 | 26.7 | |
Gestational age at delivery (wk) | 34 -41 | 37.5 ± 3.9 | 38 | |
Parity (no) | 1- 6 | 2.07 ± 1.19 | 2 | |
No of prior CS | 0-5 | 1.06 ± 1.04 | 1 | |
Hemoglobin (gm/L) | ||||
-Preoperative | 10.1-13.9 | 11.8 ± 0.74 | 11 | <0.05 |
-Postoperative | 9.1- 12.1 | 10.9 ± 0.53 | 11 | |
Hematocrite (%) | ||||
-Preoperative | 29-42 | 34.9 ± 2.19 | 35 | <0.05 |
-Postoperative | 28-39 | 32.8 ± 1.58 | 33 | |