Table 1

Infant data [Mean (1 SD)]

Terbutaline n=13Controls n=12
Gestational age (weeks)38.9 (0.9)38.7 (0.7)
Birthweight (g)3310 (425)3338 (553)
Birth height (cm)49 (2)48 (3)
Apgar score 1 min9.0 (0)8.8 (0.4)
Apgar score 5 min9.9 (0.3)9.8 (0.4)
Cord blood BE−5.2 (3.2)−2.7 (2.2) p<0.01
Cord blood pH7.28 (0.05)7.30 (0.03)