Maternal and neonatal characteristics in at-term healthy, active neonates according to delivery mode.
| N | Vaginal delivery | Elective CD | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | 60 | ||
| Maternal age (years) | 32 (28–35) | 36 (32–38) | 0.0002 |
| Native | 35 (60.3) | 44 (73.3) | 0.17 |
| Nulliparae | 32 (53.3) | 24 (40.0) | 0.20 |
| Gestational age (weeks) | 39 (38–40) | 38 (38–40) | 0.0001 |
| Weight (g) | 3365 (3155–3685) | 3285 (2975–3458) | 0.11 |
| Head circumference (cm) | 34 (33–35) | 35 (34–35) | 0.15 |
| Apgar | |||
| 1 min | 9 (9–9) | 9 (9–9) | 0.67 |
| 5 min | 10 (10–10) | 10 (10–10) | 0.11 |
| 10 min | 10 (10–10) | 10 (10–10) | 0.09 |
| pH | 7.28 (7.22–7.32) | 7.32 (7.28–7.35) | 0.005 |
| PCO2 | 52.1 (44.2–60.3) | 51.6 (47.8–55.7) | 0.98 |
| PO2 | 17.0 (13.6–21.9) | 16.7 (14.8–22.7) | 0.43 |
| HCO3− | 24.0 (22.3–25.7) | 25.8 (24.2–27.4) | 0.0002 |
| BE | −3.4 (−5.0–−2.0) | −0.8 (−2.5–0.5) | <0.0001 |
| Haematocrit (%) | 45 (43–47) | 43 (40–44) | <0.0001 |
Data expressed as n (%) or median (IQR).
CD, caesarean delivery.