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Characteristics of study participants prior to pregnancy
| Characteristic | Mean (SD) |
|---|---|
| n | 34 |
| Age (years) | 30.5 (3.9) |
| Time before LMP (weeks) | 10.8 (12.8) |
| Weight (kg) | 64.8 (14.8) |
| Fat mass (kg) | 16.9 (9.8) |
| Lean body mass (kg) | 47.9 (5.9) |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 23.3 (5.2) |
| Body fat (%) | 24.7 (7.6) |
| First-phase insulin response | 465.1 (268.5) |
| Insulin sensitivity index | 0.10 (0.04) |
| DI | 46.7 (30.9) |
| Leptin (ng/ml)* | 20.7 (17.9) |
| TNF-α (pg/ml)* | 1.8 (1.0) |
n=15
LMP, last menstrual period prior to conception
