Table 1.
Association of haemoglobin at birth and maternal and infant characteristics (n = 890)
| Characteristics (number) | Mean (95% CI) Hb at birth (g/dL) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Male (450) | 15.9 (15.7–16.2) | 0.129 |
| Female (440) | 15.7 (15.4–15.9) | ||
| Ethnicity | Caucasian (319) | 16.3 (15.9–16.7) | <0.01 |
| Black (331) | 15.2 (14.9–15.5) | ||
| Asian (129) | 15.6 (15.1–16.1) | ||
| Mixed (111) | 16.3 (15.9–16.8) | ||
| Type of delivery | Vaginal (362) | 15.3 (15.0–15.6) | <0.01 |
| Caesarean (527) | 16.2 (15.9–16.4) | ||
| Foetal distress | Yes (107) | 14.6 (14.1–15.1) | <0.01 |
| No (777) | 16.0 (15.8–16.1) | ||
| Antepartum haemorrhage | Yes (234) | 15.2 (14.9–15.6) | <0.01 |
| No (656) | 16.0 (15.8–16.2) | ||
| Chorioamnionitis | Yes (252) | 15.2 (14.9–15.6) | <0.01 |
| No (638) | 16.0 (15.8–16.2) | ||
| Pre-eclamptic toxemia | Yes (261) | 16.0 (15.6–16.3) | <0.01 |
| No (624) | 15.7 (15.5–15.9) |