Table 2.
Maternal demographics for both groups.
| Intervention Group (n = 69) | Control Group (n = 70) | p-Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gestational age (weeks) | 39.07 ± 1.37 | 38.85 ±1.45 | 0.771 |
| Final maternal weight (kg) | 73.25 ± 9.84 | 80.45 ± 16.29 | 0.003 |
| Final BMI index | 26.02 ± 6.56 | 29.23 ± 8.40 | 0.015 |
| Gestational weight gain (kg) | 9.92 ± 3.93 | 11.51 ± 4.96 | 0.048 |
| GWG based on pre-pregnancy BMI (kg) | |||
| <18.5 | 13.10 ± 7.53 | 10.50 ± 4.95 | 0.703 |
| 18.5 to 24.9 | 10.25 ± 3.64 | 11.70 ± 5.15 | 0.163 |
| 25 to 29.9 | 9.59 ± 2.92 | 11.91 ± 5.23 | 0.177 |
| >30 | 7.40 ± 2.55 | 9.96 ± 3.14 | 0.333 |
| Final pregnancy BMI (n/%) | |||
| <18.5 | 3/4.5 | 3/4.3 | 0.032 |
| 18.5 to 24.9 | 14/21.2 | 11/15.9 | |
| 25 to 29.9 | 35/53.0 | 24/34.8 | |
| >30 | 14/21.2 | 31/ 44.9 |