Table 2 Participant characteristics – women
| Number | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | ||
| Mean: range | 30.7 | 18–40 |
| < 30 years | 8 | 36 |
| Ethnic group | ||
| White British | 17 | 77 |
| South-east Asian | 2 | 9 |
| Other | 3 | 14 |
| Highest education level | ||
| School | 7 | 32 |
| Further education | 2 | 9 |
| Degree | 8 | 36 |
| Higher degree | 5 | 23 |
| Previous birthing experiences | ||
| Primagravidae | 9 | 41 |
| Previous retained placenta | 5 | 39 |