Table 4.
Comparison of type of childbirth, Apgar less than 7, intention to further childbearing and exclusive breastfeeding 4–6 weeks postpartum
| Variable | WHO Recommendation | Routine Care | P-valuea |
|---|---|---|---|
| (n = 53) | (n = 53) | ||
| N (%) | N (%) | ||
| Type of childbirth | 0.838* | ||
| Vaginal | 49 (90.7) | 50 (92.6) | |
| Cesarean section | 5 (9.3) | 4 (7.4) | |
| Apgar score less than 7 | 0.243* | ||
| Yes | 0 | 3 (5.6) | |
| No | 54 (100) | 51 (94.4) | |
| Intention to further childbearing | 0.115 | ||
| Yes | 27 (50.9) | 18 (34) | |
| No | 26 (49.1) | 35 (66) | |
| Breastfeeding in 4 to 6 weeks postpartum | 0.473 | ||
| Yes | 44 (83) | 40 (75.5) | |
| No | 9 (17) | 13 (24.5) | |
aChi-square
*Analysis was done for 54 women in each group