Comparison of plasma glucose (mmol/l) in infants born by caesarean section (n=70) and those delivered vaginally (n=130)
| Age (hours) | Mode of delivery | Mean (SD) | SE | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statistical analysis was by the unpaired t test. | ||||
| 3 | Caesarean | 3.01 (1.09) | 0.131 | |
| Vaginal | 3 (1.03) | 0.090 | 0.91 | |
| 6 | Caesarean | 2.88 (0.695) | 0.083 | |
| Vaginal | 3 (0.79) | 0.069 | 0.25 | |
| 24 | Caesarean | 2.83 (0.73) | 0.087 | |
| Vaginal | 2.92 (0.8) | 0.073 | 0.44 | |
| 72 | Caesarean | 2.99 (0.98) | 0.117 | |
| Vaginal | 3 (0.68) | 0.06 | 0.86 | |