Table 1.

Pregnancy outcomes. Dichotomous variables are reported as numbers and ratios (%). Significant differences (p < 0.05) between the two groups are indicated in bold. Abbreviations = preterm birth (PTB); emergency room (ER).

Pregnancy Outcomes	Treatment Group n = 200 pz	Control Group n = 50 pz	p-Value
Placental abruption	2 (1%)	0	p = 1.0000
PTB	3 (1.5%)	5 (10%)	p < 0.01
Pelvic pain and spontaneous contractions	3 (1.5%)	15 (30%)	p < 0.0001
Miscarriages	0	2 (4%)	p < 0.05
Access to ER/hospitalization	1 (0.5%)	15 (30%)	p < 0.0001