Table 5 Type of birth across the intervention and control groups
Intervention (n, %) | Control (n, %) | |
|---|---|---|
Vaginal birth, unassisted | 44 (48.4%) | 39 (41.9%) |
Vaginal birth, assisted | 16 (17.6%) | 15 (16.1%) |
Unplanned caesarean section | 16 (17.6%) | 23 (24.7%) |
Planned caesarean section, before labour commenced | 11 (12.1%) | 13 (14.0%) |
Planned caesarean section, after labour commenced | 4 (4.0%) | 3 (3.2%) |
Broad birth type | ||
Vaginal birth – any | 60 (65.9%) | 54 (58.1%) |
Caesarean section - any | 31 (34.1%) | 39 (41.9%) |