Table 3.
Sister B: Calcium and Postpartum Glucose Levels in Her Five Children
| At Birth | 1 Day PostP | 4–5 Days PostP | 10 Days PostP | 1 Month PostP | References | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S-calcium | ||||||
| Baby 1 | ||||||
| Baby 2 | 3.09 | 2.98 | 3.02 | 3.07 | 1.80–2.80 mmol/L | |
| Baby 3 | 3.15 | 2.68 | 2.77 | <7 d | ||
| Baby 4 | 2.28 | 2.28 | 2.20–2.70 mmol/L >7 d | |||
| Baby 5 | 2.56 | 2.00–3.00 mmol/L | ||||
| P-glucose | ||||||
| Baby 1 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 2.0 | 4.0 | ||
| Baby 2 | 1.6 | Normal | ||||
| Baby 3 | Normal | 3.1–5.5 mmol/L | ||||
| Baby 4 | <2.2a | 3.5 | 4.9 | Capillary: >2.6 mmol/La | ||
| Baby 5 | 2.8 | 3.4 |
No calcium tests were performed in sister B’s first child. References for children vary by age.
Abbreviation: PostP, postpartum.
a
Capillary blood.