Characteristics of the newborn infants
| Study group (n=50) | Control group (n=50) | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male:female | 24:26 | 25:25 | NS |
| Gestational age (weeks) | 39.8 (1.1 SD) | 39.4 (1.3 SD) | NS |
| Range | 37–42 | 37–42 | |
| Birthweight (g) | 3744 (626 SD) | 3375 (546 SD) | <0.01 |
| Range | 2725–6239 | 2124–4709 | |
| Age at echo (hours) | 44 (50 SD) | 57 (37 SD) | <0.001 |
| Range | 6–252 | 10–184 |