Table 2.
Patient characteristics for placental tissue used to assess DAAM2 expression across gestation.
| First trimester (n = 6) | Second trimester (n = 4) | Term (n = 9) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maternal age, years Median (range) | 29 (25–39) | 23.5 (19–27)b | 33 (27–30)b |
| Gestational age at sample collection, weeks Median (IQR) | 8.6 (7.55–8.875)a,c | 27.25 (24.95–28.2)a,b | 39.10 (39.0–39.3)b,c |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) Median (IQR) | 23.47 (21.83–26.94) | 40.90 (24–41) | 26.22 (24.05–29.40) |
| Parity no | |||
| 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| ≥ 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Mode of delivery | |||
| Vaginal | – | 0 | 0 |
| Caesarean Section | – | 4 | 9 |
| Birth weight (g) Median (IQR) | – | 935 (736.3–1225)b | 3360 (3050–3560)b |
BMI data unavailable for n = 1 second trimester sample.
aSignificant difference between first trimester and second trimester samples.
bSignificant difference between second trimester and term samples.
cSignificant difference between first trimester and term samples.