Table 1.
Maternal characteristics.
| Maternal characteristics | Protocol group (n = 19) | Control group (n = 19) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maternal age (average) | 26,3 | 27,3 | NS |
| Parity (average) | 1,3 | 2,1 | NS |
| Pregnancy complications, n (%) | NS | ||
| Gestational diabetes | 0 | 1 (5) | |
| Gestational hypertension | 1 (5,2) | 0 | |
| Delivery complications | NS | ||
| Abnormal fetal heart rate | 13 (68,4) | 11 (57) | |
| Meconium or stained amniotic fluid | 9 (47,4) | 14 (73) | |
| Peripartum pathologies | NS | ||
| Prolapsed cord | 2 (10,6) | 2 (10,6) | |
| Other cordonal pathologies | 0 | 1 (5) | |
| Retention of the after-coming head | 2 (10,6) | 0 | |
| Shoulder dystocia | 1 (5) | 1 (5) |
NS: not significant.