EDA (n)

%

Non-EDA (n)

%

p-value

Mode of delivery

Normal

Instrumental

Caesarean section

480 (615)

96 (615)

39 (615)

78.1

15.6

6.3

684 (834)

94 (834)

56 (834)

82.0

11.3

6.7

NS

<0.05

NS

Postpartum hospital stay length (h)

40 ± 30 (615)

39 ± 27 (834)

NS

Total bleeding (ml)

423 ± 315 (581)

389 ± 281 (803)

NS

Perineal tears (grade 3/4)

35 (576)

6.1

31 (778)

4.0

NS

Satisfaction with childbirth (VAS)

6.2 ± 3.5 (611)

5.8 ± 4.0 (822)

<0.05

Duration of active phase (min)

489 ± 217 (229)

371 ± 210 (186)

<0.001