Table 1.
Clinical characteristics of subjects included in the study (n = 43).
| n | Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Maternal age (year) | 43 | 24.6 ± 3.4 |
| Maternal BMI (kg/m2) | ||
| Non-obese (20–29.9) | 31 | 23.8 ± 2.6 |
| Obese (≥ 30) | 12 | 33.2 ± 3.0 |
| Gestational age (weeks) | ||
| Term | 43 | 39.4 ± 1.3 |
| Preterm | 0 | 0.0 ± 0.0 |
| Problems during pregnancy | ||
| None | 22 | 51.2% |
| Gestational diabetes (insulin treated) | 13 (4) | 30.2% (9.3%) |
| Urinary tract infection | 9 | 20.9% |
| Cervicovaginitis | 6 | 14.0% |
| Mode of delivery | ||
| Vaginal | 19 | 44.2% |
| Cesarean | 24 | 55.8% |
| Parity | ||
| 1 | 10 | 23.3% |
| ≥ 2 | 33 | 76.7% |
| Exposure to antibiotics | ||
| 3 months prior delivery (during delivery) | 0 (25) | 0% (58.1%) |
| None | 18 | 41.9% |
| Sex of the baby | ||
| Female | 22 | 51.2% |
| Male | 21 | 48.8% |