Baseline characteristics of women enrolled in the NEWBORN trial (n=1766)
| Experimental (n=883) | Control (n=883) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age at birth in years (mean (SD))* | 30.7 (4.1) | 30.8 (4.1) |
| Nulliparous, n (%) | 787 (89.1) | 785 (88.9) |
| Vulnerable women, n (%) | 42 (4.8) | 42 (4.8) |
| Educational level (higher tertiary education), n (%) | 659 (75.6) | 663 (76.5) |
| Body mass index kg/m2 (mean (SD))* | 23.4 (4.0) | 23.3 (4.1) |
| Living with child's father (yes), n (%) | 828 (93.8) | 848 (96.0) |
| Planned pregnancy (yes/partly), n (%) | 801 (90.9) | 808 (91.5) |
| Self-rated physical health status (excellent/very good), n (%) | 605 (68.6) | 628 (71.2) |
| Self-rated mental health status (excellent/very good), n (%) | 635 (72.0) | 669 (75.9) |
| Not feeling stressed, n (%) | 425 (48.2) | 433 (49.2) |
| Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale score of 13 or more, n (%) | 42 (4.8) | 28 (3.2) |
| Perceived Stress Scale score (mean (SD)) | 12.5 (5.2) | 12.2 (5.2) |
*Based on women with birth data (n=1711).