Maternal characteristics
| Cases | Controls | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data are mean (SD) or number (%). | |||
| PROM, Premature rupture of the membranes; CTG, cardiotocographic. | |||
| Number | 41 | 41 | |
| Age | 28 (7) | 28 (6) | 0.73 |
| PROM | 24 (59%) | 12 (29%) | <0.01 |
| Chorioamnionitis | 10 (24%) | 10 (24%) | 0.95 |
| Antibiotics | 18 (44%) | 13 (32%) | 0.29 |
| CTG concern | 20 (49%) | 10 (24%) | 0.03 |
| Hypertension | 3 (7%) | 7 (17%) | 0.18 |
| Steroids | 37 (90%) | 34 (83%) | 0.78 |
| Smoker | 13 (32%) | 5 (12%) | 0.03 |