Table 2.

Number of predictors retained in each model developed and tested in Born in Bradford from total possible (n (%)). Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number

Outcome	Model (retained predictors/total number of variables possible [%])
Gestational diabetes mellitus	Risk factor (5/5 [100%])
	Metabolite (140/156 [90%])
	Combined (152/161 [94%])
Hypertensive disorder of pregnancy	Risk factor (4/5 [80%])
	Metabolite (50/156 [32%])
	Combined (38/161 [24%])
Small for gestational age	Risk factor (4/5 [80%])
	Metabolite (86/156 [55%])
	Combined (101/161 [63%])
Large for gestational age	Risk factor (4/5 [80%])
	Metabolite (65/156 [42%])
	Combined (56/161 [35%])
Preterm birth	Risk factor (4/5 [80%])
	Metabolite (19/156 [12%])
	Combined (18/161 [11%])