Table 2 Baseline neonatal characteristics
Variable* | Preterm multiple births following ART (N = 137) | Preterm multiple births following SC (N = 233) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
Gestational age (weeks) | 28 (2.6) | 29 (2.2) | < 0.01 |
Birth weight (grams) | 1099 (391) | 1213 (375) | < 0.01 |
Male [N (%)] | 76 (55.5%) | 148 (63.5%) | 0.12 |
Small for gestational age [N (%)] | 8 (5.8%) | 25 (10.7%) | 0.11 |
Caesarean section (%) | 81 (59.1%) | 138 (59.2%) | 0.98 |
Apgar score (1 minute) | 5 (0, 9) | 7 (0, 9) | < 0.01 |
Apgar score (5 minutes) | 8 (1, 10) | 8 (1, 10) | < 0.01 |
TRIPS at birth | 14 (0, 55) | 12 (0, 65) | 0.01 |
TRIPS at 12 hours of age | 14 (0, 31) | 14 (0, 44) | 0.28 |