Table 2.
Intent-to-treat Outcomes
| Outcome | Best beginnings, n=187 | Control, n=180 | OR (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cesarean birth | 53 (28.3) | 54 (30.0) | 0.92 (0.59–1.45) |
| Nulliparous term singleton vertex cesarean birth (n=329) | 43 (26.1) | 46 (28.1) | 0.90 (0.56–1.47) |
| Obstetric hemorrhage | 22 (11.8) | 22 (12.2) | 0.91 (0.49–1.70) |
| Gestational hypertension | 22 (11.8) | 20 (11.1) | 1.07 (0.56–2.03) |
| Assisted vaginal birth | 9 (4.8) | 8 (4.4) | 1.09 (0.41–2.88) |
| Epidural | 119 (63.6) | 114 (63.3) | 0.99 (0.65–1.50) |
| Apgar score <4 at 5 min | 0 (0.0) | 3 (1.7) | 0.14 (0.01–2.64) |
| Preterm birth | 17 (9.1) | 13 (7.2) | 1.28 (0.61–2.73) |
| Low birth weight | 16 (8.6) | 14 (7.8) | 1.11 (0.52–2.34) |
| Neonatal intensive care unit admission | 24 (12.8) | 22 (12.2) | 1.06 (0.57–1.96) |
| Breastfeeding initiation | 185 (98.9) | 173 (96.1) | 3.74 (0.77–18.26) |
| Breastfeeding exclusivity | 78 (41.7) | 82 (45.6) | 0.86 (0.57–1.29) |
| Breastfeeding continuationa (n=313) | 94 (58.4) | 89 (58.5) | 1.03 (0.64–1.66) |
| Postpartum depressionb (n=313) | 30 (18.6) | 29 (19.1) | 0.93 (0.50–1.72) |
a
Adjusted by prenatal infant feeding intention and postpartum interview timing.
b
Adjusted by prenatal depression status and postpartum interview timing.
CI, confidence interval; OR, odds ratio.