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Background demographics
| Characteristics | Spinal anesthesia (N = 37) | General anesthesia (N = 59) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean maternal age | 31±1.4 | 29±2.1 | 0.0001 |
| Mean gestational age at delivery | 36±1.6 | 36±1.2 | 1 |
| Booked patients | 32(86.5) | 48(81.4) | 0.5 |
| Nulliparity | 13(35.1) | 22(37.3) | 0.8 |
Figures in parentheses are in percentage
