Variables | Breast stimulation n = 53 | Control group n = 53 | P value |
---|---|---|---|
Mean ± SD or N (%) | |||
Third stage length (min) | 5 ± 1.97 | 5.4 ± 2.5 | 0.75 |
Number of breast feeding in 24 h | 9.14 ± 1.41 | 8.51 ± 2.16 | 0.16 |
Placenta expulsion | |||
Spontaneously | 33(61.1) | 28(51.9) | 0.54 |
With fundus compression | 16(29.6) | 18(33.3) | |
With controlled cord traction | 5(9.3) | 8(14.8) | |
Neonatal complication | |||
Yes | 0 | 1(1.88) | 0.49 |
No | 53(100) | 52(98.11) | |
Perineal tears | |||
Yes | 4(7.5) | 10(18.8) | 0.08 |
No | 49(92.4) | 43(81.13) | |
Episiotomy | |||
Yes | 47(88.67) | 43(81.1) | 0.27 |
No | 6(11.32) | 10(18.8) | |
First breastfeeding | |||
Successful | 51(96.2) | 46(86.7) | 0.16 |
Unsuccessful | 2(3.77) | 7(13.2) | |
Bleeding in the third stage of labour (mL) | |||
< 500 | 51(96.2) | 49(92.4) | 0.67 |
500–1000 | 2(3.77) | 4(7.5) | |
Postpartum hemorrhage according to Higham chart | |||
Mild | 52(98.1) | 51(96.2) | 0.99 |
Moderate | 1(1.8) | 2(3.77) | |
Mother satisfaction | |||
Low | 1(1.88) | 8(15.09) | < 0.001 |
Moderate | 8(15.09) | 42(79.2) | |
High | 44(83.01) | 3(5.66) | |
Postpartum pain | |||
Mild | 48(90.5) | 14(26.4) | < 0.001 |
Moderate | 5(9.4) | 30(56.6) | |
Severe | 0 | 9(16.9) |