Risk indicators for dystocia in low-risk nulliparous women: a study on lifestyle and anthropometrical factors

H Kjaergaard, A K Dykes, B Ottesen, J Olsen

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    Abstract

    We examined background information and course of labour from a cohort of 2,810 low-risk nulliparas to identify possible lifestyle and anthropometrical risk indicators for dystocia. Criteria for dystocia: cervical dilatation or =4 h per week appeared protective for dystocia (OR 0.63, CI 0.45-0.89), contrary to a non-significant finding of intensive physical training (OR 1.57, CI 0.84-2.93). Caffeine intake of 200-299 mg/day was associated with dystocia (OR 1.37, CI 1.04-1.80); also high maternal age (OR 2.25, CI 1.58-3.22), small stature (OR 2.18, CI 1.51-3.15) and pre-pregnancy overweight (OR 1.28, CI 1.02-1.61). No association was found between dystocia and alcohol intake, smoking, night sleep and options for resting during the day.
    OriginalsprogEngelsk
    TidsskriftJournal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
    Vol/bind30
    Udgave nummer1
    Sider (fra-til)25-9
    Antal sider5
    ISSN0144-3615
    DOI
    StatusUdgivet - 1 jan. 2010

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