Table-III.
Demographic and clinical data of pregnant women in the third trimestere with/without fasting.
| Group 1 (With Fasting) (n=40) | Group 2 (Control) (n=40) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean age | 27.53 ± 6.2 | 29.16 ±4.6 | NS |
| BMI | 22.5±3.3 | 21.5±2.4.1 | NS |
| Gravidity | 3.2 (2.1-3.4) | 3.8(2.6-3.1) | NS |
| Parity | 2.8 (1.8-3.2) | 3.2 (2.1-3.4) | NS |
| Gestastional age | 32 ± 2.2 | 31±1.8 | NS |
| Maternal weight increase | 3.0 (0.7–3.9) | 4.2 (1.1–4.2) | 0.02 |
| Increase of Fetal BPD (mm) | 3.9 (3.3–5.2) | 4.1 (3.2-5.1) | NS |
| Increase of Fetal FL (mm) | 3.6 (2.8–4.2) | 3.7 (2.9–4.1) | NS |
| Increase of EFBW (g) | 650(485–872) | 670 (510–916) | NS |
| AFI mm | 10.8(9.6–13.2) | 12.4 (10.6–15.1) | NS |
| Umblical artery S/D ratio | 2.1(1.8–3.1) | 2.0 (1.9–2.8) | NS |
| Ratio of NVD/CS | 29/11 | 31/9 | NS |
| Newborn weight | 3029 ±530.5 | 3045±572.6 | NS |
| LBW | 1(2,5%) | 2(2,5%) | NS |
| Apgar Score | 1 Min7.94 ±0.40 | 1 Min7.80±0.55 | NS |
| 5 Min8.84 ±0.60 | 5 Min9.0 ±0.45 | NS | |
| Requirement of NICU | 1 | 1 | NS |
BMI; Body Mass Index, BPD; Fetal Biparietal Diameter, FL fetal femur length, EFBW estimated fetal body weight, AFI amniotic fluid index, S/D systole/diastole ratio, NVD; Normal Vaginal Delivery, CS; Cesarean Section, LBW; Low Born Weight, NICU; Newborn Intensive Care Unit.