Table 4.
Comparison of fetal outcomes of women in the two groups
| Diagnosed before pregnancy group (n = 242 cases) | Diagnosed during pregnancy group (n = 173 cases) | χ2 value | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birth weight (kg) |
3210.0 (2735.0, 3625.0) (n = 223) |
3350.0 (2750.0, 3915.0) (n = 163) |
− 1.837 | 0.066 |
| Macrosomia (n, %) | 26 (10.74%) | 35 (20.23%) | 7.242 | 0.007 |
| Fetal malformation (n, %) | 35 (14.46%) | 27 (15.61%) | 0.104 | 0.747 |
| Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome (n, %) | 24 (9.92%) | 18 (10.40%) | 0.009 | 0.923 |
| Neonatal transfer (n, %) | 110 (45.45%) | 86 (49.71%) | 0.733 | 0.392 |
| Neonatal hyperbilirubinemia (n, %) | 115 (47.52%) | 88 (50.87%) | 0.452 | 0.501 |
| Neonatal hypoglycemia (n, %) | 13 (5.37%) | 13 (7.51%) | 0.789 | 0.375 |