Table 3.
Linear regression analysis of fetal morphologic and functional outcome
| Dependent variables | Regression coefficient | 95% confidence interval | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| birthweight (g) | 18.29 | 13.16-23.42 | < 0.001 |
| body length (cm) | 0.05 | 0.02-0.08 | < 0.001 |
| head circumference (cm) | 0.05 | 0.03-0.07 | < 0.001 |
| ponderal index | 0.07 | 0.04-0.11 | < 0.001 |
| APGAR after 5 min | - | - | NS |
| APGAR after 10 min | - | - | NS |
| umbilical blood pH | - | - | NS |
Fetal morphologic and functional outcome parameters were analyzed using linear regression analysis. Mothers with pregestational diabetes and multiple pregnancies were excluded, maternal BMI was the independent variable. Maternal age, smoking, parity, child sex and gestational age were used as covariates.