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. 2018 Apr 2;1(2):76–81. doi: 10.1093/jcag/gwy003

Table 3.

Multivariable logistic regression of predictors of Cesarean delivery

Variable Crohn’s disease
adjusted odds ratio (95% CI)
Ulcerative colitis
adjusted odds ratio (95% CI)
Maternal age, mean (per year) 1.06 (0.97–1.15) 1.07 (0.98–1.16)
History of any perianal disease 13.6 (3.87–47.5) Not included
Prior IBD surgery* 0.54 (0.27–1.10) 5.08 (1.95–13.2)
Active IBD symptoms during birth admission 1.13 (0.45–2.82) 0.39 (0.12–1.33)
IBD meds during pregnancy 1.74 (0.86–3.50) 1.72 (0.77–3.85)
Maternal health problem 3.59 (1.41–9.15) 2.44 (0.77–7.70)
Maternal chronic infection 8.29 (0.81–85.1) 0.22 (0.02–2.17)
Prior Cesarean delivery 22.2 (6.16–80.2) Not included

P value < 0.05 representing statistical significance.

* For CD, any IBD-related bowel resection; for UC, history of colectomy

Includes preeclampsia, placenta previa, diabetes, hypertension, placental abruption and pregnancy-induced hypertension.

Includes human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B and hepatitis C