Table 4.
Secondary Outcomes
| Outcomes | Induction (n = 149) | Expectant (n = 159) | RR (95%CI) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neonatal outcomes | ||||
| Apgar score at 5 min | 9.1 ± 0.8 | 9.1 ± 0.7 | 0.50 | |
| Apgar score ≤ 7 at 5 min | 3 (2.0) | 7 (4.4) | 0.5 (0.1–1.8) | 0.34 |
| Cord blood pH | 7.3 ± 0.1 | 7.3 ± 0.1 | 0.35 | |
| pH ≤ 7 | 2 (1.3) | 3 (1.9) | 0.7 (0.1–4.3) | 1.00 |
| Base excess ≤ −8 | 2 (1.3) | 6 (3.8) | 0.4 (0.1–2.0) | 0.30 |
| Birth weight | 3.1 ± 0.3 | 3.1 ± 0.4 | 0.24 | |
| Admission to neonatal unit | 6 (3.9) | 9 (5.6) | 0.7 (0.2–2.0) | 0.60 |
| Neonatal tachypnoea | 1 | 1 | ||
| Neonatal Jaundicea | 2 | 3 | ||
| Observation | 0 | 3 | ||
| Othersb | 3 | 2 | ||
| Neonatal antibiotics | 1 | 1 | ||
Data expressed as mean ± standard deviation or number (%). Analyses by Student t test for continuous variables and Chi Square test for categorical data sets
aNeonatal jaundice defined as jaundice requiring phototherapy at maternal bedside
bOthers include: 1 congenital heart disease, 1 hypoglycemia, 1 imperforated anus and 2 pneumonia