Table 1 Baseline characteristics of mothers and newborn infants who were randomized to resuscitation with an intact cord (intervention) or after early cord clamping (control)
Cord clamping group | ||
|---|---|---|
Intact cord > 3 min (n = 134) | Early < 1 min (n = 97) | |
Maternal characteristics | ||
Maternal age, yearsa | 23.2 (4.1) | 22.1 (3.5) |
Parity (including study child)b | 1.5 (0.8) | 1.3 (0.6) |
Vaginal delivery (non-instrumental) | 134 (100%) | 97 (100%) |
Infant characteristics | ||
Gestational age, weeks | 39.6 (1.4) | 39.6 (1.4) |
Male sex | 77 (57%) | 64 (66%) |
Meconium stained amniotic fluid | 58 (43.3%) | 40 (41.2%) |
Birth weight, g | 3072 (401) | 3036 (372) |