Table 2 Perinatal characteristics of the mothers (n = 237)
Characteristics | n | % |
|---|---|---|
Parity | ||
 1 | 93 | 39.2 |
  ≥ 2 | 144 | 60.8 |
Gestational age when diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus (weeks) | ||
  < 24 | 14 | 5.9 |
 24–28 | 200 | 84.4 |
  > 28 | 23 | 9.7 |
Gestational diabetes mellitus diagnostic OGTT glucose (mmol/l) (Mean ± S.D.) | ||
 Fasting plasma glucose | 4.59 ± 0.65 | |
 1-h plasma glucose | 9.90 ± 1.60 | |
 2-h plasma glucose | 9.07 ± 1.40 | |
Management of gestational diabetes mellitus | ||
 Diet or physical activity | 195 | 82.3 |
 Oral agents | 35 | 14.8 |
 Insulin injection | 7 | 3.0 |
Blood glucose control during pregnancy | ||
 Acceptable or good | 125 | 52.7 |
 Not good | 70 | 29.5 |
 Data were unavailable | 42 | 17.7 |
Gestational weight gain | ||
 Less than the recommended | 122 | 51.5 |
 Within the range of the recommended | 91 | 38.4 |
 More than the recommended | 24 | 10.1 |
Mode of delivery | ||
 Spontaneous vaginal birth or vacuum | 146 | 61.6 |
 Caesarean section | 91 | 38.4 |
Infant feeding method | ||
 Exclusive breastfeeding | 158 | 66.7 |
 Mixed feeding | 69 | 29.1 |
 Formula feeding | 10 | 4.2 |
Having someone help with childcare | ||
 Yes | 149 | 62.9 |
 No | 88 | 37.1 |