Table 1 Characteristics of women who achieved or did not achieve a waterbirth
From: The perceptions and experiences of women who achieved and did not achieve a waterbirth
Characteristic | Birthed in water | Did not birth in water | P Value | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
n = 93 (31%) | n = 203 = (69%) | n = 296 | ||
n (%) | n (%) | n (%) | ||
Maternal age | 31/31 (28-33) [20-47] | 31/31 (29-33) [19-43] | 0.065 | 31/31 (29-33) [19-37] |
Primiparous | 40 (43) | 139 (68) | <0.001 | 179 (61) |
Multiparous | 53 (57) | 64 (32) | 117 (39) | |
Multiparous first birtha | ||||
Spontaneous vaginal | 45 (85) | 50 (79) | 0.440 | 95 (82) |
Assisted vaginal/caesarean birth | 8 (15) | 13 (21) | 21 (18) | |
Education | ||||
High school/Diploma | 31 (33) | 60 (30) | 0.513 | 91 (31) |
Undergraduate/postgraduate education | 62 (67) | 143 (70) | 205 (69) | |
Primary reason chose waterbirth | ||||
Pain relief | 35 (38) | 105 (52) | 0.024 | 140 (47) |