Table 2.
Infant characteristics of the whole study cohort and according to sex of the infant
| Infant characteristic | Whole group (N = 84) | Male infant (n = 42) | Female infant (n = 42) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth weight (g) | 3,536 ± 513 | 3,592 ± 505 | 3,481 ± 521 |
| Mean birth weight z score | 0.436 ± 1.084 | 0.420 ± 1.054 | 0.451 ± 1.126 |
| Birth weight <10th percentile | 3 (3.6) | 1 (2.4) | 2 (4.8) |
| Birth weight >90th percentile | 16 (19.0) | 9 (21.4) | 7 (16.7) |
| Birth weight >4,000 g | 14 (16.7) | 9 (21.4) | 5 (11.9) |
| Fat free mass (g) | 2,889 ± 329 | 2,943 ± 314 | 2,835 ± 340 |
| Infant percent body fat | 12.1 ± 4.3* | 11.6 ± 4.4* | 12.7 ± 4.1* |
| Infant percent body fat >90th percentile | 21 (25.0)* | 12 (28.6)* | 9 (21.4)* |
Data are mean ± SD or n (%).
*Indicates significantly different to that in infants born to normal-weight, nondiabetic women (12).