TABLE 2.
Comparison of Maternal and Infant Characteristics
| Characteristic | Pre-QIC (n = 180) | Post-QIC (n = 134) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maternal age, y, mean ± SD | 28.7 ± 7 | 28.6 ± 8 | NS |
| Hispanic, n (%) | 124 (69) | 90 (67) | NS |
| Preeclampsia, n (%) | 59 (33) | 41 (31) | NS |
| Diabetes, n (%) | 21 (12) | 15 (11) | NS |
| PROM (≥18 h), n (%) | 37 (20) | 22 (17) | NS |
| ANSs, n (%) | 98 (54) | 119 (89) | <.01 |
| Antenatal magnesium, n (%) | 112 (62) | 88 (66) | NS |
| Oligohydramnios, n (%) | 9 (5) | 3 (2) | NS |
| Multiple birth, n (%) | 29 (16) | 28 (21) | NS |
| Chorioamnionitis n (%) | 10 (6) | 7 (5) | NS |
| Cesarean delivery, n (%) | 118 (66) | 87 (65) | NS |
| General anesthesia, n (%) | 41 (23) | 24 (18) | NS |
| Male sex, n (%) | 90 (50) | 59 (44) | NS |
| GA, wk, mean ± SD | 26.8 ± 1.7 | 26.9 ± 1.9 | NS |
| Birth wt, g, mean ± SD | 1016 ± 0.09 | 1023 ± 305 | NS |
| Cord blood gas pH, mean ± SD | 7.26 ± 0.09 | 7.26 ± 0.08 | NS |
| Cord blood gas base deficit, mean ± SD | −6.2 ± 3.7 | −5.05 ± 3.54 | .02 |
NS, not significant; PROM, premature rupture of membranes.