Table 1.
Maternal and Neonatal Characteristics
| Participant data | 75 m | 1600 m | 3100 m |
|---|---|---|---|
| n | 11 | 13 | 15 |
| Maternal age (years) | 30.2 ± 1.2 | 28.5 ± 0.9 | 27.2 ± 1.6 |
| Primiparous (n) | 6/11 | 13/13 | 15/15 |
| Near-term systolic blood pressure (mm Hg) | 112 ± 7 | 113 ± 8 | 112 ± 12 |
| Diastolic blood pressure (mm Hg) | 68 ± 6 | 73 ± 8 | 74 ± 8 |
| Cesarean deliveries (n) | 4/11 | 2/13 | 3/15 |
| Gestational age (weeks) | 39.1 ± 1.1 | 39.2 ± 0.3 | 39.8 ± 1.7 |
| Birth weight (g) | 3395 ± 300 | 3332 ± 346 | 3066 ± 260*† |
| Infant sex (male/female) | 6/5 | 11/4 | 9/6 |
*
P < 0.05 SL versus high altitude.
†
P < 0.05 moderate versus high altitude.