Table 8 Mean outcome variables [with standard deviations] of 379 newborns
Characteristics of newborns | Â | Â | Â |
|---|---|---|---|
| Â | Standard Group (n = 129) | Acupuncture Group (n = 124) | Stabilising exercise group (n = 130) |
Weight (g) ± | 3667 (548) | 3576 (521) | 3684 (523) |
Sex (girls)§ | 52 (40.3) | 74 (59.7)* | 62 (47.7) |
Sex (boys)§ | 77 (59.7) | 50(40.3) | 68 (52.3) |
Apgar score ≤ 7 at 5 min§ | 1 (0.8) | 1 (0.8) | 2 (1.5) |
Admission to special care baby unit§ | 6 (4.6) | 6 (5) | 9 (7) |
Perinatal mortality§ | 0 | 0 | 1 (1) |
pH± | 7.23 (0.1) | 7.23 (0.01) | 7.22 (0.1) |
PCO2± | 6.63 (2.6) | 6.23 (2.1) | 6.41 (2.5) |
PO2± | 3.26 (2.5) | 4.02 (2.7) | 3.68 (2.9) |
BEt± | -5.51 (3.2) | -5.15 (7.4) | -5.38 (4.9) |
*Number with no sample§ | 38 (30) | 40 (31) | 38 (29) |
pH± | 7.31 (0.1) | 7.26 (0.4) | 7.32 (0.1) |
PCO2± | 5.28 (1.1) | 5.13 (1.1) | 5.18 (1.3) |
PO2± | 4.15 (1.7) | 4.30 (2.1) | 4.41 (1.8) |
BEt± | -6.26 (8.6) | -4.28 (8.5) | -4.91 (9.8) |
*Number with no sample§ | 39 (30) | 33 (32) | 31 (24) |