Table 4.
Obstetric characteristics of postnatal mothers: number of ANC visits, mode of delivery, and complication.
| Variable | Number (n=178) | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Number of antenatal visits | ||
| Less than 4 times | 32 | 18.0 |
| Four times | 118 | 66.3 |
| More than 4 times | 28 | 15.7 |
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| Mode of present delivery | ||
| Spontaneous vaginal delivery with intact perineum | 56 | 31.5 |
| Spontaneous vaginal delivery with tear | 41 | 23.0 |
| Spontaneous vaginal delivery (SVD) with episiotomy | 25 | 14.0 |
| Assisted vaginal delivery (vacuum) | 5 | 2.8 |
| Caesarean section (C/S) | 51 | 28.7 |
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| Complications of newborn | ||
| Yes | 16 | 9.0 |
| No | 162 | 91.0 |
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| If yes, complications (n=16) | ||
| Fetal distress | 4 | 25 |
| Jaundice | 2 | 12.5 |
| Low birth weight | 3 | 18.8 |
| Infection | 4 | 25 |
| Others | 3 | 18.8 |
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| Complications of mother | ||
| Yes | 3 | 1.68 |
| No | 175 | 98.31 |
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| If yes, complications (n=3) | ||
| Postpartum hemorrhage | 3 | 100 |