From: Perinatal outcomes associated with low birth weight in a historical cohort
Outcomes | Low birth weight n (%) | Normal birth weight n (%) | RR (95%CI) |
---|---|---|---|
Mode of delivery | Â | Â | Â |
   Cephalic, vaginal | 2,774 (42.8) | 19,561 (52.2) | 1.00 |
   Breech, vaginal | 126 (1.9) | 181 (0.5) | 4.74 (3.79-5.93) |
   Forceps | 423 (6.5) | 5,801 (15.5) | 0.58 (0.53-0.63) |
   Cesarean | 3,116 (48.1) | 11,668 (31.1) | 1.42 (1.38-1.46) |
   Unknown | 38 (0.6) | 256 (0,7) |  |
Total | 6,477 (100.0) | 37,467 (100.0) | Â |
Indication for Cesarean | Â | Â | Â |
   Acute fetal distress | 1,339 (43.0) | 3,307 (28.3) | 2.25 (2.13-2.38) |
   CPD | 36 (1.2) | 1,345 (11.5) | 0.20 (0.14-0.28) |
   Breech | 299 (9.6) | 1,039 (8.9) | 1.93 (1.71-2.18) |
   Preeclampsia | 387 (12.4) | 405 (3.5) | 6.04 (5.28-6.90) |
   Previous Cesarean | 328 (10.5) | 2,726 (23.4) | 0.86 (0.78-0.96) |
   Placental abruption | 127 (4.1) | 91 (0.8) | 9.45 (7.24-12.34) |
   Other | 600 (19.2) | 2,755 (23.6) | 1.44 (1.33-1.56) |
Total | 3,116 (100.0) | 11,668 (100.0) | Â |