- Differences in labor characteristics before and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
| Parameters | Pre COVID n=280 (%) | Post COVID n=193 (%) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROM (%) | 2 (0.7) | 5 (2.6) | 0.13 |
| Preterm labor (%) | 11(3.9 | 24 (12.4) | 0.0005 |
| Congenital anomalies (%) | 1 (0.4) | 2 (1.04) | 0.57 |
| CS (%) | 72 (25.7) | 28 (14.5) | 0.004 |
| Gender (%) | |||
| Female | 136 (48.6) | 89 (46.1) | 0.59 |
| Male | 144 (51.4) | 104 (53.9) | |
| Poor Apgar score (%) | 6 (2.1) | 2 (1.04) | 0.48 |
| Birth weight (kg) | 3.2±0.5 | 3.2±0.6 | 0.97 |
PROM: premature rupture of membranes, CS: cesarean section