Table 1

Characteristics of the subjects (n=60) studied

Mean (SD)
Early pregnancy weight (kg)72.1 (18.0)
Height (m)1.6 (0.1)
Body mass index (kg/m2)27.2 (6.4)
Parity0.8 (0.7)
Fat mass1-150 (kg)24.3 (10.9)
Fat mass (kg)26.5 (12.6)
Length of gestation (weeks)39.3 (1.3)
Infant birthweight (g)3518.0 (480.0)
Placental weight (g)622.0 (119.0)
  • 1-150 As measured by skinfold measurements; As measured by bioelectrical impedance.