Table 3.
Fetal outcomes in normal weight and overweight pregnancies. Values are expressed as mean ± ES and percentage. Significant differences (p < 0.05): * differences indicating a significant effect compared with normal weight. t-test and chi-square test were used.
| Normal Weight (n = 32) | Overweight (n = 26) | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gestational age at delivery (weeks) | 39.9 ± 0.2 | 39.6 ± 0.2 | p > 0.05 |
| Caesarian section (%) | 31.2 | 22.2 | p > 0.05 |
| Placental weight (g) | 581.6 ± 17.4 | 584.5 ± 12.9 | p > 0.05 |
| Birth weight (g) | 3493.1 ± 58.8 | 3401.8 ± 71.4 | p > 0.05 |
| Fetal to placenta weight ratio | 6.1 ± 0.1 | 5.9 ± 0.1 | p > 0.05 |
| Sex of infant | |||
| Female (%) | 37.5 | 40.7 | p > 0.05 |
| Male (%) | 62.5 | 59.3 | p > 0.05 |
| Large for Gestational Age, AC > 90 centile (%) | 3.1 | 22.2 * | p = 0.024 |
| 5-min Apgar score ≤7 (%) | 0 | 0 | p > 0.05 |
| NICU (%) | 0 | 0 | p > 0.05 |