Characteristic | n | % |
Nulliparous | 164 | 87.2 |
Multiparous | 24 | 12.8 |
Ethnic Background |
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Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander | 2 | 1.1 |
White European | 130 | 69.1 |
Indian | 6 | 3.2 |
Asian | 24 | 12.8 |
Middle Eastern | 1 | 0.5 |
North American | 1 | 0.5 |
South American | 1 | 0.5 |
Mixed race | 11 | 5.6 |
Other | 12 | 6.4 |
Geographical location |
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Urban/City | 138 | 73.4 |
Rural | 43 | 22.9 |
Remote | 7 | 3.7 |
In a relationship |
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Yes | 183 | 97.3 |
No | 5 | 2.7 |
Same sex relationship | 3 | 1.6 |
Education |
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No formal qualifications | 2 | 1.1 |
Completed high school | 14 | 7.4 |
TAFE certificate/diploma | 51 | 27.1 |
University degree | 121 | 64.4 |
Single births | 185 | 98.4 |
Multiple birth—Twins | 3 | 1.6 |
Multiple birth—Triplets or more | 0 | 0 |
Birth education classes—yes | 115 | 61.2 |
Birth education classes—no | 73 | 38.8 |
Planned caesarean | 13 | 6.9 |
Birthing in hospital | 172 | 91.5 |
Birthing in private birth centre | 5 | 2.7 |
Birthing in home environment | 11 | 5.6 |