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Data for primigravid term patients not planned for cesarean section
| Males 4,400:51.3% | Females 4,171:48.7% | p | M:F ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOD | ||||
| Vaginal delivery | 3,350 (76.1%) | 3,335 (80%) | – | – |
| Non-instrumental | 3,201 (95.6%) | 3,233 (96.9%) | – | – |
| Instrumental | 149 (4.4%) | 102 (3.1%) | <0.001 | 1.48 |
| Emergency CS | 1,050 (23.9%) | 836 (20%) | <0.005 | 1.25 |
| Mean birth weight | 3,301 ± 500 g | 3,205 ± 477 g | <0.001 | – |
M, male; F, female; GA, gestational age; CS, cesarean section; MOD, mode of delivery.
