Associations of Postpartum Length of Stay and Early Follow-up with Selected Maternal Outcomes*
| Predictor | One or More Urgent Care or Emergent Care Visits within 2 Months of Discharge Adjusted OR (95% CI) | One or More Readmissions within 1 Month of Discharge Adjusted OR (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|
| Length of stay in days | 1.08 (1.03 to 1.13) | 1.11 (1.01 to 1.22) |
| Early follow-up† (any vs none) | 2.19 (1.87 to 2.55) | 3.71 (2.61 to 5.26) |
* Models included length of stay, early follow-up, and maternal age (data not shown).
† Early follow-up defined as a home or clinic visit within 1 week of discharge.