Table 1.
Basic characteristics of the included population.
| Variables | PE (n = 8) | Normal (n = 6) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maternal age (yr) | 33.38 ± 4.17 | 34.67 ± 4.5 | .589 |
| Maternal weight (kg) | 84.75 ± 25.15 | 76.00 ± 20.58 | .501 |
| Maternal height (cm) | 164.00 ± 6.69 | 165.17 ± 6.61 | .751 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 31.38 ± 9.47 | 27.67 ± 7.11 | .439 |
| Parity, n | |||
| Nulliparous | 4 | 0 | .04 |
| Multiparous | 4 | 6 | |
| Gravidity, n | |||
| 1–2 | 6 | 3 | .124 |
| >2 | 1 | 3 | |
| Gestational age at diagnosis (wk) | 30.63 ± 4.43 | N/A | N/A |
| Gestational age at delivery (wk) | 32.25 ± 3.57 | 39.33 ± 1.03 | .001 |
| Maximum systolic blood pressure (mm Hg) | 167.63 ± 19.34 | 124.33 ± 13.60 | .001 |
| Maximum diastolic blood pressure (mm Hg) | 107.13 ± 10.10 | 69.50 ± 7.12 | .000 |
| Urine dipstick, n | |||
| Negative | 0 | 8 | .01 |
| 1+ | 2 | 0 | |
| 2+ | 2 | 0 | |
| 3+ | 2 | 0 | |
| 4+ | 2 | 0 | |
| Birth weight (g) | 1686.25 ± 825.43 | 3755.83 ± 447.48 | .000 |
| Infant sex, n | |||
| Male | 4 | 4 | .533 |
| Female | 4 | 2 | |
BMI = body mass index, N/A = not applicable.