Table 1 Baseline characteristics of the study population and pregnancy outcomes (n = 134)
Variable | Median (range), Mean (SD) or n% |
|---|---|
Maternal age (years) | 30 (19–39) |
Maternal body-mass index (Kg/cm2) | 23.90 (3.80) |
Nullipara | 61 (45.5%) |
Gestational age at birth (weeks) | 40 (33–42) |
Preterm delivery | |
< 37 weeks | 4 (3.0%) |
< 34 weeks | 1 (0.7%) |
Pre-eclampsia | 4 (3.0%) |
Gestational diabetes | 1 (0.7%) |
Induction of labor | 17 (12.7%) |
Mode of delivery | |
Normal vaginal delivery | 116 (86.6%) |
Operative vaginal delivery | 1 (0.7%) |
Cesarean section | 17 (12.7%) |
Birthweight (g) | 3600 (2251–4636) |
Sex (male/female) | 74 (55) /60 (45) |
Apgar score < 7 at 1 min | 6 (2.2%) |
Apgar score < 7 at 5 min | 2 (1.4%) |
Admission to neonatal inensive care | 5 (3.7%) |