Table 2 Baseline data

Mean maternal age (SD)

28.4 (4.57)

Nulliparity N (%)

298 (71.8%)

Mean Gestational age in weeks (SD)

39 (1.8)

Premature <37 weeks N (%)

26(6.3%)

PIT 37.6⁰C to 37.9⁰C N (%)

203 (48.9%)

Peak intrapartum temperature 38⁰C or more N (%)

212 (51.1%)

Mean birth weight in gm (SD)

3312(524)

Sex-newborn N (%)

Male

215(51.8%)

Female

200(48.2%)