Table 7.
Perinatal outcomes compared with MiG study participants
| St Helier Hospital Metformin group (n = 324) | MIG Trial Metformin group (n = 363) | Significance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth weight (g), mean ± SD | 3387.3 + 519.5 | 3372 ± 572 | NS |
| BW centile, mean ± SD | 49.4 ± 31.1 | 54.6 ± 30.1 | P < 0.01 |
| BW centile >90, n (%) | 41 (12.7%) | 70 (19.3%) | P < 0.01 |
| BW centile < 10, n (%) | 25 (7.7) | 26 (7.2%) | NS |
| Preterm < 37 weeks, n (%) | 11 (3.4) | 44 (12.1%) | P < 0.01 |
| Jaundice requiring phototherapy | 23 (7.1) | 29 (8) | NS |
| Hypoglycaemia | 21 (6.5) | 55 (15.2) | P < 0.01 |
| Neonatal unit admissions | 33 (10.2) | 68 (18.7) | P < 0.01 |
| Shoulder dystocia | 3 (0.9) | 6 (1.7) | NS |
NS, non-significant; BW, birth weight