Table 1.
Characteristics of women (pregnant for 35–37 weeks) and birth.
| Characteristic | SIG (n = 20) | CG (n = 20) |
|---|---|---|
| Maternal age, mean (SD) | 33.7 (2.9) | 32.9 (2.8) |
| Participating in work for pay (n, %) | 17 (85) | 19 (95) |
| Prenatal parenting plans | ||
| Planning to breastfeed (n, %) | 14 (70) | 12 (60) |
| Planning to room share (n, %) | 13 (65) | 15 (75) |
| Planning to bed share (n, %) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) |
| EPDS > 12 (n, %) | 2 (10) | 0 (0) |
| Sleep quality | ||
| Good night’s sleep per week, mean (SD) | 2.9 (1.9) | 3.5 (1.7) |
| Good night’s sleep per week | ||
| Retrospective prepregnancy report, mean (SD) | 5.9 (1.0) | 6.1 (.8) |
| Delivery | ||
| Gestational weeks at birth, mean (SD) | 39.3 (1.7) | 39.8 (1.2) |
| Induction of labor (n, %) | 8 (40) | 10 (50) |
| Vaginal birth (n, %) | 14 (70) | 16 (80) |
| Instrumental delivery (forceps, ventouse) (n, %) | 6 (30) | 5 (25) |
| Caesarean section (n, %) | 6 (30) | 4 (20) |
| Female infant (n, %) | 12 (60) | 6 (30) |
EPDS = Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale, SD = standard deviation.