Characteristics

Group 1 (n = 150)

Group 2 (n = 150)

Statistical analysis

Duration of third stage, minutes

3.45 ± 2.75

2.31 ± 1.06

t = 4.727

Range

1 - 28

1 - 7

p = 0.001^*

Measured blood loss by calibrated drapes (milliliters)

196.57 ± 192.30

149.33 ± 145.47

z = 2.925

Range

25 - 1200

25 - 1300

p = 0.000^*

Predelivery PCV

31.61 ± 2.89

32.43 ± 2.89

t = 3.641, p = 0.000 ^*

Postdelivery PCV

29.71 ± 2.54

31.09 ± 3.12