TABLE 2.
Maternal and Neonatal Characteristics
| Characteristic | LOX (n = 44) | HOX (n = 44) |
|---|---|---|
| Maternal | ||
| Age, median (range), y | 26 (16–40) | 26 (16–38) |
| Prenatal clinic attendance | 41 (95) | 40 (91) |
| Antenatal steroids | 24 (55) | 21 (48) |
| Maternal diabetes | 7 (16) | 6 (14) |
| Illicit drug use | 1 (2) | 2 (5) |
| Preeclampsia | 11 (26) | 10 (23) |
| Prolonged rupture of membranes | 11 (25) | 7 (16) |
| Chorioamnionitis | 12 (27) | 10 (23) |
| Abruption | 1 (2) | 1 (2) |
| Previa | 2 (5) | 2 (5) |
| Cesarean delivery | 27 (63) | 32 (73) |
| Neonatal | ||
| Male | 21 (48) | 24 (55) |
| Obstetrical GA, median (range), wks | 30 (24–34) | 30 (24–34) |
| Birth weight, mean ± SD, g | 1678 ± 634 | 1463 ± 606 |
| Intrauterine growth restriction | 5 (11) | 2 (5) |
| Breecha | 10 (23) | 24 (55) |
| Multiple | 12 (27) | 11 (25) |
Unless otherwise noted, data are presented as n (%).
a
P < .05.