During the study period, 228 women were enrolled. Table 2 shows baseline and obstetric characteristics of the women. Mean age of the study group was significantly higher than the control group (29.7 + 5.5, and 32.8 + 4.9 years, respectively, p < 0.001).
Women in the study group attended ANC at a significantly earlier gestational age than the control group (12.1 +4.0 and 13.7 + 4.7 weeks respectively, p = 0.005).
Parity in the study group and control group was similar.