Table 4

Comparison of matching and other variables: morning cortisol to creatinine ratio

IUGR (n = 31)Controls (n = 44)
Values are mean (SD) or percentages.
IUGR, Intrauterine growth retarded.
Matched factors
    Sex (male)65%66%
    Feeding (breast)55%48%
    Maternal smoking (yes)39%32%
    Social class
        I or II39%39%
        IIIn or IIIm35%52%
        IV or less26%9%
Unmatched factors
    Maternal age (years)39.0 (5.5)30.7 (4.2)
    Gestation (weeks)38.5 (1.4)40.0 (1.7)
    Birth weight (g)2694 (520)3568 (501)