Table 1 Participants characteristics (total sample, n = 350)
Maternal Characteristics | N (% of total) |
|---|---|
Age (years)* | 32 (28–35) |
Cypriot nationality n (%) | 280 (80%) |
Body Mass Index, before pregnancy* | 22.2 (19.9–25.6) |
Smoking during pregnancy n (%) | 33 (10%) |
Regular prenatal monitoring, according to WHO guidelines | 337 (97%) |
Perinatal variables | |
Delivery at tertiary hospital [Archbishop Makarios III] | 176 (50%) |
Vaginal delivery | 33 (9%) |
Multiple births | 125 (36%) |
Preeclampsia | 63 (25%) |
Vaginal bleeding | 80 (24%) |
Premature rupture of membranes | 107 (31%) |
Prolonged rupture of membranes (> 24 h) | 48 (14%) |
Gestational diabetes | 55 (16%) |
Steroids administration | 238 (69%) |
Postnatal variables | |
Gestational age (weeks)* | 33 (31–34) |
Birth weight (gr)** | 1895 (604) |