Table 1.
General characteristics of the mother-neonate pairs enrolled in this study, including birth mode, gender, sampling time, birth weight, height, and antibiotic exposure.
| Characteristic | All | Vaginally born | Caesarean-born | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample numbers | 78 | 42 | 36 | – |
| Maternal age (year) | 28.9 ± 4.5 | 28.7 ± 4.5 | 29.1 ± 4.5 | 0.663 |
| Gestational times | 2.4 ± 1.2 | 2.0 ± 1.0 | 2.7 ± 1.2 | 0.012 |
| Gestational age (day) | 275 ± 9 | 277 ± 10 | 273 ± 7 | 0.007 |
| Birth weight (g) | 3278 ± 400 | 3334 ± 373 | 3230 ± 419 | 0.252 |
| Gender | ||||
| Male (%) | 54% | 56% | 53% | – |
| Female (%) | 46% | 44% | 47% | – |