Table 1.
Demographic data of study subjects from whom the placenta was used in the study.
| Characteristic | Normal Pregnancy n=7 | Preeclampsia n=7 | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maternal Age | 25 ± 6 | 30 ± 5 | 0.0857 | |
| Racial Status: | Black | 6 | 7 | ND |
| White | 0 | 0 | ND | |
| Other | 1 | 0 | ND | |
| BMI | 38 ± 10 | 32 ± 9 | 0.2598 | |
| Nulliparous | 2 | 0 | 0.4615 | |
| Blood Pressure (mmHg): | ||||
| Systolic | 123 ± 13 | 170 ± 15 | <0.001 | |
| Diastolic | 67 ± 9 | 94 ± 12 | <0.001 | |
| Gestational Age (weeks+days) | ||||
| at delivery | 38+6 ± 1+4 | 32+1 ± 4+6 | <0.01 | |
| Delivery Mode: VD/CS | 4/3 | 1/6 | 0.5594 | |
| Newborn Gender (Male/Female) | 3/4 | 1/6 | 0.5594 | |
| Newborn Weight (gram) | 3,299 ± 482 | 1,701 ± 1,140 | <0.01 | |
| Placental Weight (gram) | 619 ± 131 | 402 ± 137 | <0.05 | |
Data are expressed as mean ± SD. ND, not determined.
BMI, Body mass index; VD, vaginal delivery; CS, cesarean section.