Table 1.
Neonatal characteristics according to timing of adiposity rebound.
| Neonatal Demographics | EAR | NO EAR | Total | Test | p-Values |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male, n (%) | 24 (44%) | 19 (41%) | 43 (43%) | χ2 = 0.10 | p = 0.75 |
| Female, n (%) | 30 (56%) | 27 (59%) | 57 (57%) | ||
| Vaginal birth, n (%) | 9 (17%) | 5 (11%) | 14 (14%) | χ2 = 0.69 | p = 0.40 |
| Caesarean section, n (%) | 45 (83%) | 41 (89%) | 86 (86%) | ||
| Small for Gestational Age, n (%) | 7 (15%) | 8 (15%) | 15 (15%) | χ2 = 4.80 | p = 0.09 |
| Adequate for Gestational Age, n (%) | 37 (80%) | 36 (67%) | 73 (73%) | ||
| Large for Gestational Age, n (%) | 2 (4%) | 19 (18%) | 12 (12%) | ||
| ELBW, n (%) | 1 (2%) | 0 (0%) | 1 (1%) | χ2 = 2.94 | p = 0.40 |
| VLBW, n (%) | 0 (0%) | 2 (4%) | 2 (2%) | ||
| LBW, n (%) | 5 (11%) | 5 (9%) | 10 (10%) | ||
| NBW, n (%) | 40 (87%) | 47 (87%) | 87 (87%) | ||
| Gestational age at birth, weeks mean (SD) | 34 (2) | 34 (2) | 34 (2) | t = 0.19 | p = 0.85 |
EAR—Early Adiposity Rebound; ELBW—Extremely Low Birth Weight; VLBW—Very Low Birth Weight; LBW—Low Birth Weight; NBW—Normal Birth Weight.