Table 1 Demographics of the 78 babies
Number | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|
Gender: | ||
Male | 43 | 55% |
Female | 35 | 45% |
Twin birth | 7* | 9% |
Concern about fetal hypoxia | 15 | 19% |
Mode of delivery: | ||
Caesarean section | 45 | 58% |
Normal vaginal | 20 | 26% |
Instrumental vaginal | 12 | 15% |
Vaginal breech | 1 | 1% |
Gestation at birth: | ||
Median (range), weeks | 34 (24–41) | |
Birthweight | ||
Median (range) grams | 2470 (520–4080) | |
< 1500 g | 25 | 32% |
Admitted to Neonatal unit | 54 | |
Median umbilical arterial blood pH (range) | 7.28 (7.04-7.43) | |
Median umbilical venous blood pH (range) | 7.34 (7.12-7.46) |