Table 3. Need for phototherapy and total serum bilirubin level.
| Variables | DCC group | ECC group | Difference in mean | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Need for phototherapy | 0 (0) | 1 (2) | - | 0.320 |
| Total serum bilirubin (mg/dL) at 72 hours of birth | 6.6±1.2 | 8.7±1.6 | −2.1 (−2.7 to −1.5) | <0.001 |
Values are presented as mean±standard deviation or number (%), difference in means (95% confidence interval).
DCC, delayed cord clamping; ECC, early cord clamping.