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Demographic data of studied parturient.
| Variable | Control group (n=23) | BD group (n=44) | BF group (n=43) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age ( yr) | 23±6.3 | 25.1±5.4 | 24±7.1 | NS |
| Height (cm) | 164±9.5 | 161±8.9 | 163±8.3 | NS |
| Weight (Kg) | 77.5±11.3 | 74.7±12.7 | 78.1±11.3 | NS |
| Parity | 1.7±1.4 | 2.1±1.1 | 1.9±1.3 | NS |
| Gestational age ( wk) | 39.1±1.2 | 38.9±1.3 | 39.2±0.9 | NS |
| Cervical dilation at start of study (cm) | 4.8±1.2 | 5.1±1.4 | 4.9±1.3 | NS |
Data expressed as mean (±SD).
