Table 2.
Comparison of pregnancy outcomes between the one-step and two-step groups.
| Outcomes | One step (n = 278) | Two step (n = 370) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gestational age at delivery (weeks) | 38.4 ± 2.3 | 38.1 ± 2.2 | 0.882 |
| Birthweight (grams) | 2981 ± 551 | 2962 ± 556 | 0.645 |
| Neonatal glucose | 42 ± 37 | 41 ± 36 | 0.912 |
| Preterm birth | 26 (9.4%) | 41 (11.1%) | 0.474 |
| Low Apgar score, n (%) | 11 (4.0%) | 24 (6.5%) | 0.159 |
| Small-for-gestational age (<5 centile), n (%) | 10 (3.6%) | 12 (23.2%) | 0.341 |
| Large-for-gestational age, n (%) | 32 (11.5%) | 40 (10.8%) | 0.828 |
| Pregnancy-induced hypertension, n (%) | 21 (7.6%) | 31 (8.4%) | 0.409 |
| Cesarean section rate, n (%) | 59 (21.2%) | 77 (20.8%) | 0.809 |