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Reasons for withdrawal from study. Values are numbers (percentages)
| Reason for withdrawal | Intervention group (n=1292) | Control group (n=1255) |
|---|---|---|
| Back pain | 37 (15) | 0 |
| Uncomfortable position | 43 (18) | 0 |
| Sore wrist, hips, ligaments | 38 (15) | 0 |
| No time, forgetting | 62 (25) | 10 (22) |
| Family problem | 6 (2) | 0 |
| Unknown | 10 (4) | 2 (4) |
| Medical reason | 21 (9) | 0 |
| Preterm labour or labour within 24 hours of randomisation | 29 (12) | 34 (74) |
| Total | 246 | 46 |
