Parity, maternal age, and mode of delivery in the study cohort and in the global population born in the same hospital during the six months preceeding this study
| Study cohort (n=177) | Global population (n=2051) | |
|---|---|---|
| Parity | Primipara: 53% | Primipara: 51% |
| Multipara: 47% | Multipara: 49% | |
| Maternal age | Below 30: 42% | Below 30: 40% |
| Above 30: 58% | Above 30: 60% | |
| Mode of delivery | SVD: 57% | SVD: 58% |
| Forceps/vent: 21% | Forceps/vent: 20% | |
| Caesarean section: 22% | Caesarean section: 22% |
SVD = spontaneous vaginal delivery; vent = ventouse;