Table 2 Outcome variables of deliveries among 383 women with PGP during pregnancy
Outcomes | Â | Â | Â |
|---|---|---|---|
| Â | Standard group (n = 129) | Acupuncture group (n = 124) | Stabilising exercise group (n = 130) |
Mean gestation week at delivery± | 39.5 (1.6) | 39.2 (1.7) | 39.7 (1.6) |
Gestation week at delivery (min-max) | 27–43 | 34–43 | 34–43 |
Induction of labour§ | 7 (5.4) | 15 (12) | 12 (9.2) |
Spontaneous contractions§ | 113 (87.6) | 103 (83.1) | 112 (86.1) |
Established contractions to delivery, hours± | 7.7 (8) | 6.4 (5) | 6.2 (4) |
Use of oxytocin§ | 33(25.6) | 37 (29.8) | 31 (23.80) |
Spontaneous delivery§ | 107 (82.9) | 93 (75) | 106 (81.5) |
Preterm delivery (<37 gestation weeks) § | 7 (5.4) | 5 (4.0) | 7 (5.4) |
Duration of second stage of labour in minutes± | 31 (25) | 36 (35) | 32 (34) |
Vaginal operative delivery§ | 3 (2.3) | 5 (4.0) | 3 (2.3) |
Caesarean section§ | 16 (12.4) | 19 (15.3) | 18 (13.8) |
Episiotomy§ | 8 (6.2) | 9 (7.31) | 6 (4.6) |
Third or fourth degree tears§ | 5 (3.9) | 4 (3.2) | 3 (2.3) |