Characteristics

Group 1 (n = 150)

Group 2 (n = 150)

Statistical analysis

Age, years

25.92 ± 3.55

26.19 ± 4.06

t = 0.604

Range

18 - 39

18 - 40

p = 0.546

Parity

Primi

88 (58.7%)

85 (56.7%)

p = 0.726

Multi

62 (41.3%)

65 (43.3%)

Gestational age

(weeks)

38.87 ± 0.78

38.85 ± 0.78

t = 0.222

Range

37 - 40

37 - 40

p = 0.825

Birth weight (kg)

2.81 ± 0.34

2.89 ± 0.37

t = 1.974

Range

2.0 - 4.0

1.8 - 4.0

p = 0.049^*