Maternal and obstetric characteristics of hypertensive and normotensive control mothers
| Maternal hypertension (n=107) | Controls (n=107) | Significance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maternal age (years)1-150 | 27.7 (5.6) | 28.0 (5.2) | NS |
| Primigravida (%) | 53 (50) | 26 (20) | p=0.0001 |
| Antenatal corticosteroids (%) | 80 (75) | 80 (75) | NS |
| Gestational age (weeks)1-150 | 29.9 (2.1) | 29.9 (2.0) | NS |
| Presentation | |||
| Vertex (%) | 86 (80) | 77 (72) | p=0.31 |
| Breech (%) | 18 (17) | 27 (26) | |
| Transverse (%) | 3 (3) | 3 (3) | |
| Delivery | |||
| Vaginal (%) | 10 (9) | 50 (47) | p=0.0001 |
| Casarean section (%) | 96 (91) | 57 (53) |
↵1-150 Mean (SD); NS = not significant.