Table 3. Maternal and neonatal outcomes (n=384)

Variables Frequency (%)
Delivery method
 Spontaneous vaginal delivery 362 (94.3)
 Instrumental vaginal delivery 22 (5.7)
  Vacuum delivery 16 (4.2)
  Forceps delivery 6 (1.5)
Episiotomy 208 (54.2)
Degree of perineal injury
 No Injury 35 (9.1)
 First-degree tear 124 (32.3)
 Second-degree tear 225 (58.6)
Total blood loss
 ≤200 mL 299 (77.9)
 200–500 mL 79 (20.6)
 ≥500 mL 6 (1.5)
Pain score (wong-baker faces pain rating scale) 24 hours postpartum 1.6±0.9
Need for additional pain medication in postpartum departments 86 (22.4)
Perineal condition in postpartum departments
 Good recovery 287 (74.7)
 Perineal swelling 89 (23.2)
 Infection 6 (1.5)
 Wound dehiscence 2 (0.5)
Length of hospital stay since delivery (days) 2.4±0.9
Apgar score 1 min≥7 375 (97.7)
Apgar score 5 min≥7 382 (99.5)
Birth weight (g) 3,052.8±367.6
Head circumference 32±1.6
Neonatal admission 27 (7.0)