Table 6

Birth weight and gestational age distribution in all infants and in those with cerebral palsy

Gestational age (weeks) Birth weight (g)
All survivors29.3 (2.6)1242 (377)
All CP28.7 (2.3)1190 (340)
CP + PVL28.4 (1.8)1202 (352)
CP + IVH28.3 (2.4)1084 (330)
CP + normal US29.2 (2.7)1202 (301)
  • Values are mean (SD).

  • CP, cerebral palsy; PVL, periventricular leucomalacia; IVH, intraventricular haemorrhage; US, ultrasound.