Neonatal characteristics of the study population
| Non-smokers (n=18) | Smokers (n=15) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mean (range) birth weight (g) | 3160.5 | 2898 |
| (1440–4230) | (1555–3820) | |
| Male | 8 (44%) | 10 (67%) |
| Median (range) gestation (weeks) | 40 (31–42) | 38 (30–41) |
| No babies on O2 supplementation | 1 (5%) | 2 (13%) |
| Neonatal illnesses | ||
| Nil | 14 (78%) | 11 (73%) |
| Meconium aspiration | 0 | 1 (7%) |
| Hypoglycaemia | 0 | 2 (13%) |
| Transient tachypnoea of newborn | 1 (5%) | 0 |