Table 4.
Per-protocol Analysis
| Outcome | Best beginnings, n=138 | Control, n=156 | Adjusted OR (99% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cesarean birtha | 37 (26.8) | 49 (31.4) | 0.79 (0.40–1.58) |
| Nulliparous term singleton vertex cesarean birtha (n=268) | 34 (26.6) | 41 (29.3) | 0.86 (0.41–1.78) |
| Assisted vaginal birthb | 6 (4.4) | 6 (3.9) | 1.55 (0.31–7.88) |
| Obstetric hemorrhagec | 15 (10.9) | 21 (13.5) | 0.83 (0.40–1.73) |
| Gestational hypertensiond | 14 (10.1) | 17 (10.9) | 1.00 (0.36–2.78) |
| Epidurale | 96 (69.6) | 99 (63.5) | 1.34 (0.82–2.19) |
| Apgar score <4 at 5 minf | 0 (0.0) | 3 (1.9) | 0.52 (0.46–0.61) |
| Low birth weightg | 6 (4.4) | 12 (7.7) | 0.63 (0.16–2.45) |
| Preterm deliveryg | 9 (6.5) | 13 (8.3) | 0.80 (0.24–2.60) |
| Neonatal intensive care unit admissionh | 13 (9.4) | 22 (14.1) | 0.75 (0.23–2.45) |
| Breastfeeding initiatione | 138 (100.0) | 149 (95.5) | 1.05 (1.00–1.09) |
| Breastfeeding exclusivityi | 60 (43.5) | 74 (47.4) | 0.82 (0.44–1.51) |
| Breastfeeding continuationj (n=252) | 74 (61.7) | 79 (59.9) | 1.11 (0.52–2.40) |
| Postpartum depressionk (n=252) | 21 (17.5) | 21 (15.9) | 0.92 (0.32–2.60) |
a
Adjusted by age and prenatal care location.
b
Adjusted by age, race, and prenatal care location.
c
Adjusted by prenatal care location, race, and food security.
d
Adjusted by race, prenatal provider type, and natality.
e
Adjusted by English fluency.
f
Adjusted by no adjustment.
g
Adjusted by natality and housing security.
h
Adjusted by race, prenatal care location, preterm birth, low birth weight, and food security.
i
Adjusted by food security.
j
Adjusted by postpartum interview timing, prenatal feeding plan, natality, food security status, prenatal care location, race, and English fluency.
k
Adjusted by postpartum interview timing, prenatal depression screening, prenatal care location, and English fluency.