Table 4.
Patient characteristics of women with fetal growth restriction and gestation matched control samples for protein studies.
| Preterm controls (n = 16) | Fetal growth restriction (n = 9) | |
|---|---|---|
| Maternal age, years Median (IQR) | 28.5 (25.25–36.75) | 29 (21–32.5) |
| Gestational age at delivery, weeks Median (IQR) | 30 (29.4–32.08) | 31.4 (30.7–33.3) |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) Median (IQR) | 26 (21.65–32.15) | 20 (18.25–27.7) |
| Parity no. (%) | ||
| 0 | 5 (33.3) | 7 (77.8) |
| 1 | 8 (53.3) | 1 (11.1) |
| ≥ 2 | 2 (13.3) | 1 (11.1) |
| Highest SBP prior to delivery (mmHg) Median (IQR) | 120 (119.3–130.0) | 120 (113.5–127.5) |
| Highest DBP prior to delivery (mmHg) Median (IQR) | 70 (63.5–78.75) | 78 (70–81.5) |
| Mode of delivery | ||
| Vaginal (%) | 3 (20) | 0 (0) |
| Caesarean Section (%) | 12 (80) | 9 (100) |
| Birth weight (g) Median (IQR) | 1587 (1277–1976) | 1000 (893.0–1375)* |
BMI data unavailable for n = 3 preterm control samples.
*p < 0.05.