Table 2.
Clinical characteristics of neonates born to COVID-19 mothers (n = 165).
| Parameters | Number of cases | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Average birth weight (kg) | 2.69 Kg (0.7–4 Kg) | |
| Low birth weight | 49 | 29.7 |
| 1.5–2.5 kg | 36 | 21.8 |
| 1–1.5 kg | 10 | 6 |
| <1 kg | 3 | 1.8 |
| Mean Gestation (weeks + days) | 37.4 (25–41 Weeks) | |
| Preterm (<37 weeks) | 27 | 16.6 |
| Late preterm (34–36 + 6) | 17 | 10.3 |
| Very preterm (28–33 + 6) | 9 | 5.4 |
| Extreme preterm (<28 weeks) | 1 | 0.6 |
| Apgar scores at 5 min | ||
| 0–3 | 6 | 3.6 |
| 4–7 | 8 | 4.8 |
| >7 | 151 | 91.6 |
| Male: Female | 87:78 | |
| SARS-CoV2 positive neonates | 3/32 | 9.4 |
| Roomed in with mother | 138 | 83.6 |
| On breastfeeding at the time of discharge | 125 | 75.7 |