Table 1.
Rat characteristics during pregnancy
| Sham (n = 24) | RUPP (n = 38) | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 14 | |||
| Maternal weight, g | 282 ± 11 | 286 ± 9 | 0.126 |
| Number of fetuses | 13.5 ± 1.4 | 13.5 ± 2.2 | 0.934 |
| Number of reabsorptions | 1 (0.3–3.0) | 1 (0.3–2) | 0.672 |
| Day 19 | |||
| Weight gain, g | 61.6 ± 10.2 | 31.1 ± 16.1 | <0.001* |
| Day of birth | |||
| Number of pups | 10.5 (8.5–12.0) | 4 (1.75–8.25) | <0.001* |
| Weight of pups, g | 5.9 ± 0.5 | 5.6 ± 0.6 | 0.107 |
Data are means ± SD or medians (25–75 percentile). RUPP, reduced uterine perfusion pressure. *P < 0.05.