Table 2 Progress of labor
Labor progress | Epidural N = 197 | Meperidine N = 198 | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Active phase of first Stage of labor (h) | 2.49 ± 1.40 | 2.40 ± 1.55 | NS |
Second stage (h) | 1.04 ± 0.69 | 0.86 ± 0.71 | NS |
Oxytocin augmentation After initiation of Analgesia | 197(100) | 192(96) | NS |
Rate of cervical dilatation (cm/h) | 0.53 ± 0.2 | 0.54 ± 0.2 | NS |
Fever ≥ 38°C | 43(22) | 13(7) | <0.001 |