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Comparison of weight gain and mode of delivery in both groups
| Obese N = 486 (%) | Underweight N = 514 (%) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight gain | |||
| Below normal | 62 (12.7) | 160 (31.1) | 0.00001 |
| Normal | 281 (57.8) | 217 (42.2) | 0.00001 |
| Above normal | 143 (29.4) | 137 (26.6) | 0.327 |
| Mode of delivery | |||
| Vaginal | 205 (42.1) | 405 (78.79) | 0.00001 |
| LSCS | 281 (57.8) | 109 (21.2) | 0.00001 |
| Labor process | |||
| Spontaneous | 214 (44.03) | 456 (88.7) | 0.00001 |
| Induced | 272 (55.9) | 58 (11.2) | 0.00001 |
