Table 1.
Subject and Delivery Characteristics
| Characteristic | Labor (n=9) | Non-Labor (n=11) | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age in years, mean (SD) | 28.4 (2.5) | 29.4 (6.1) | 0.68 |
| Body mass index kg/m2, mean (SD) | 30.9 (4.2) | 31.1 (7.6) | 0.93 |
| Nulliparous, n (%) | 6 (67) | 1 (9) | 0.02* |
| African American, n (%) | 1 (11) | 1 (9) | 1.00 |
| Tobacco use, n (%) | 2 (22) | 0 (0) | 0.19 |
| Gestational age at delivery, mean in weeks (SD) | 36.7 (5.9) | 37.6 (3.5) | 0.69 |
| Pitocin use, n (%) | 3 (33) | 0 (0) | 0.22 |
| Birth weight, mean in grams (SD) | 2903 (1153) | 3133 (949) | 0.63 |
Statistical comparisons were made using an unpaired Student's t-test or Fisher exact test as appropriate with significant difference (*) considered to be p<0.05.