Table 3.
Obstetric Characteristics by Medical Indication for Delivery
| Obstetric Characteristics | Maternal Indication n=395 | Fetal/Obstetric Indication n=133 | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preeclampsia Diagnosed | 395 (100%) | 47 (35.3%) | <0.01 |
| Estimated Fetal Weight (Most Recent Prior to Delivery) (g) | 1368 ± 531 | 1049 ± 546 | <0.01 |
| Fetal Growth Restriction Diagnosed | 56 (14.2%) | 42 (33.3%) | <0.01 |
| Critically Abnormal Umbilical Artery Dopplers (Absent or Reversed) | 23/56 (41.1%) | 32/43 (74.4%) | <0.01 |
| Antenatal Corticosteroids | <0.01 | ||
| None | 6 (1.5%) | 10 (7.5%) | |
| Partial | 56 (14.0%) | 25 (18.8%) | |
| One Course | 316 (80.0%) | 91 (68.4%) | |
| Repeat Course | 18 (4.6%) | 7(5.3%) | |
| Male Fetus | 195 (49.4%) | 77 (57.9%) | 0.09 |
| Birth Weight (g) | 1345 ± 567 | 1150 ± 552 | <0.01 |
| Gestational Age at Delivery (weeks) | 30.4 ± 2.8 | 29.5 ± 2.9 | <0.01 |
| Gestational Age at Delivery | 0.10 | ||
| • 23–27.9 weeks | 86 (21.8%) | 40 (30.1) | |
| • 28–31.9 weeks | 164 (41.6%) | 55 (41.4) | |
| • 32–34 weeks | 144 (36.6%) | 38 (28.9) | |
| Attempted Vaginal Delivery | 237 (60.0 | 18 (13.5%) | <0.01 |
| Cesarean Delivery | 158 (40.) | 115 (86.5) | <0.01 |