Table 3. Characteristics of newborns in the preeclampsia and control groups.
| Preeclampsia Group (n=66) Mean± SD Median (Min-Max) | Control Group (n=68) Mean ± SD Median (Min-Max) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gestational week at birth | 36.1±3.0 37 (27-41) | 38.3±1.9 39 (31-41) | <0.001* |
| Birth weight (grams) | 2456.1±850.5 2565 (720-3750) | 3123.9±435.0 3070 (2200-4100) | <0.001* |
| Preterm birth, n(%) | 32(48.5) | 6(8.8) | <0.001* |
| NICU need, n(%) | 28(44.4) | 8(11.9) | <0.001* |
| Fetal sex, n(%) | |||
| Female | 43(65.2) | 30 (44.8) | 0.018* |
| Male | 23(34.8) | 37 (55.2) |
NICU - Newborn Intensive Care Unit; *Statistically significant at p < 0.05