Table 1

Fetal parameters

VariablesAbove placentaBelow placenta
Number86
Males, females3M, 5F4M, 2F
GA at delivery (days)126.6±0.2127.0±0.0
Body weight (kg)3.4±0.23.1±0.1
pH7.18±0.047.23±0.01
PaCO2 (mm Hg)66.6±4.461.5±2.8
PaO2 (mm Hg)21.2±3.827.8±2.7
SaO2 (%)50.4±10.170.8±5.0
  • Data are mean±SEM.

  • GA, gestational age.