Table 2 Comparison of anthropometric measures at birth between the two groups.
GDM | Control | t/ t' | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Birth status | ||||
Gestational age (weeks) | 38.5 ± 1.6 | 38.8 ± 1.3 | 1.21 | 0.22 |
Weight (kg) | 3.4 ± 0.5 | 3.3 ± 0.4 | 2.16 | 0.03 |
Length (cm) | 50.0 ± 0.6 | 49.8 ± 0.7 | 1.55 | 0.12 |
BMI (kg/cm2) | 13.7 ± 1.6 | 13.2 ± 1.3 | 2.08 | 0.04 |
Head circumference (cm) | 34.1 ± 1.2 | 34.2 ± 1.2 | 0.51 | 0.61 |
Chest circumference (cm) | 33.4 ± 1.5 | 32.9 ± 1.3 | 2.17 | 0.03 |
Upper arm circumference | 11.2 ± 1.3 | 11.3 ± 0.8 | 0.68 | 0.67 |
Skinfold thickness | ||||
Biceps (cm) | 4.2 ± 1.1 | 3.6 ± 0.8 | 4.65# | < 0.01 |
Triceps (cm) | 6.2 ± 1.5 | 5.1 ± 1.0 | 5.46# | < 0.01 |
Subscapular angle (cm) | 5.6 ± 1.4 | 4.8 ± 0.9 | 4.45# | < 0.01 |
Upper iliac crest (cm) | 4.3 ± 1.2 | 3.4 ± 0.8 | 5.58# | < 0.01 |
Body fat percentage (BF%) | 17.9 ± 3.4 | 14.8 ± 3.2 | 6.26 | < 0.01 |
Body fat content (kg) | 0.6 ± 0.2 | 0.5 ± 0.2 | 4.22 | < 0.01 |
Delipidated mass (kg) | 2.8 ± 0.3 | 2.9 ± 0.3 | 2.16 | 0.03 |
