Table 2.
Reasons for exclusion after randomisation (some women had more than one reason for exclusion)
| Complication | No (%) of cases |
|---|---|
| Antepartum haemorrhage | 159 (4.2) |
| Raised blood pressure | 271 (7.2) |
| Suspected small for dates | 56 (1.5) |
| Preterm labour | 48 (1.3) |
| Gestational diabetes | 2 (0.1) |
| Fetal anomaly | 2 (0.1) |
| Reduced fetal movements and suspected fetal compromise | 63 (1.7) |
| Meconium stained liquor | 99 (2.6) |
| Intrauterine death | 3 (0.1) |
| Persistent breech | 67 (1.8) |
| Membranes ruptured before labour | 164 (4.4) |
| Induction of labour | 833 (22.2) |
| Baby born before arrival at hospital | 19 (0.5) |
| Elective caesarean section | 61 (1.6) |
| Woman withdrew from trial | 31 (0.8) |
| Other | 44 (1.2) |
| Total | 1384 (36.9) |