Table 1.
Baseline characteristics of women according to management of third stage of labour. Values are number with characteristic/number in group (percentage) unless stated otherwise
| Characteristics | Controlled cord traction (n=2034) | Standard placenta expulsion (n=2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital: | ||
| Port-Royal maternity hospital | 485/2034 (23.8) | 489/2024 (24.1) |
| Saint Vincent de Paul University hospital | 213/2034 (10.5) | 202/2024 (10.0) |
| Caen University hospital | 345/2034 (17.0) | 332/2024 (16.4) |
| Lille University hospital | 446/2034 (21.9) | 443/2024 (21.9) |
| Angers University hospital | 545/2034 (26.8) | 558/2024 (27.6) |
| Mean (SD) age (years) | 30.2 (5.2) (n=2034) | 30.0 (5.2) (n=2024) |
| French nationality | 1838/2000 (91.9) | 1814/1995 (90.9) |
| Mean (SD) body mass index | 22.8 (4.3) (n=2031) | 22.7 (4.1) (n=2017) |
| Nulliparous | 1074/2030 (52.9) | 1031/2010 (51.3) |
| Previous postpartum haemorrhage | 43/2030 (2.1) | 39/2010 (1.9) |
| Uterine scar | 132/2033 (6.5) | 120/2021 (5.9) |
| Mean (SD) prenatal haemoglobin (g/L) | 120 (10) (n=2005) | 120 (10) (n=1990) |
| Mean (SD) prenatal haematocrit (%) | 35.6 (1.0) (n=1952) | 35.5 (2.9) (n=1933) |
| Mean (SD) gestation at delivery (weeks) | 39.4 (1.2) (n=2034) | 39.4 (1.2) (n=2024) |
| Induction of labour | 381/2034 (18.7) | 406/2024 (20.1) |
| Epidural analgesia | 1975/2033 (97.1) | 1957/2023 (96.7) |
| Oxytocin during labour* | 1352/2033 (66.5) | 1362/2020 (67.4) |
| Instrumental delivery | 367/2034 (18.0) | 381/2024 (18.8) |
| Episiotomy | 597/2034 (29.3) | 586/2024 (29.0) |
| Perineal tear | 1036/2033 (51.0) | 1024/2024 (50.6) |
| Mean (SD) birth weight (g) | 3365 (428) (n=2032) | 3390 (433) (n=2022) |
| Birth weight ≥4000 g | 159/2032 (7.8) | 157/2022 (7.8) |
*First and second stage.