Table 2. Characteristics of women included in the study.
| Normal pregnancy (n = 24) | GDM (n = 18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Maternal | ||
| Weight at first trimester (Kg) | 61.9 ± 2.3 | 68.8 ± 3.0* |
| Weight at delivery (Kg) | 75.2 ± 2.2 | 76.6 ± 1.9 |
| Height (cm) | 156 ± 1.3 | 158 ± 1.9 |
| Weight gain (Kg) | 13.3 ± 4.5 | 7.8 ± 4.9* |
| Body mass index first trimester (Kg/cm2) | 25.3 ± 0.9 | 27.9 ±1.2* |
| Body mass index at delivery (Kg/cm2) | 30.8 ± 0.8 | 31.1 ± 0.9 |
| Parity (number of gestations) | 1.3 ± 0.3 | 1.8 ± 0.3 |
| Prenatal care visits (#) | 10.6 ± 0.6 | 14.9 ± 1.9* |
| Gestational age at delivery (wk) | 39.1 ± 0.2 | 39.5 ± 0.2 |
| Systolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 115.3 ± 3.0 | 119.6 ± 1.5 |
| Diastolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 73.3 ± 2.7 | 70.7 ± 2.7 |
| Cesarean section (% of women) | 50 | 43 |
| Newborn | ||
| Sex (male/female) | 14/10 | 8/10 |
| Weight (g) | 3607 ± 105 | 3655 ± 112 |
| Height (cm) | 49.6 ± 0.4 | 49.3 ± 0.6 |
| Cephalic perimeter (cm) | 35.1 ± 0.2 | 35.2 ± 0.3 |
| Placenta | ||
| Weight (g) | 558 ± 26.2 | 658 ± 35.6** |
| New born weight/Placental weight | 6.9 ± 0.2 | 5.9 ± 0.4* |
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).
*P<0.05, and
**P = 0.01 versus normal pregnancy