Table 4 Immediate neonatal outcomes of the subsequent birth in relation to the mode of birth in the first pregnancy
Variable | Vacuum extraction in first pregnancy (n = 37) n(%) | Second stage cesarean section in first pregnancy (n = 44) n(%) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Birth weight | 0.158 | ||
< 2.5Kg | 4(10.8) | 10(22.7) | |
≥2.5Kg | 33(89.2) | 34(77.3) | |
Sex of baby | 0.110 | ||
Male | 20(54.1) | 16(36.4) | |
Female | 17(45.9) | 28(63.6) | |
Status of baby | 0.118 | ||
Alive | 35(94.6) | 44(100) | |
Not Alive | 2(5.4) | 0(0) | |
Admission to neonatology unit | 0.082 | ||
Yes | 2(5.4) | 8(18.2) | |
No | 35(94.6) | 36(81.8) |