Table 1.
General characteristics of the dyads. Data are presented as median and InterQuartile Range (IQR)
| Dyad | Parameters | median | IQR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mothers (n = 63) | Age (years) | 33.0 | 29.0–37.0 |
| Pre- pregnancy weight (kg) | 60.0 | 53.0–65.5 | |
| Pre -pregnancy height (cm) | 164.0 | 160.0–170.0 | |
|
Pre-pregnancy BMI (Kg/m2) • 65.6% (n = 42): normal weight, • 26.3% (n = 16): overweight/obesity • 8,2% (n = 5): underweight. |
22.0 | 19.5–25.0 | |
|
Weight gain during pregnancy (Kg) • 54.1% (n = 33): adequate weight gain during pregnancy a |
12.5 | 10.0–15.0 | |
|
Infants (n = 63; 31 M/32 F) |
Gestational age at birth (weeks) | 40.0 | 39.0–41.0 |
| Birth weight (Kg) | 3.3 | 3.1–3.5 | |
| Length (cm) | 50.0 | 50.0–52.0 | |
| Cranial circumference (cm) | 34.0 | 33.5–35.0 |
a according to the Institute of Medicine (US), guidelines [Institute of Medicine, US; Weight gain during pregnancy: re-examining the guidelines. Washington, DC. National Academies Press; National Academy of Sciences]