Table 1 Clinical characteristics of mothers
General maternal information | |
|---|---|
Number of mothers | 42 |
Age at delivery, years | 35.5 (32.0–39.3) |
History of childbirth, yes/no | 19/23 (45.2%/54.8%) |
Use of assisted reproductive technology, yes/no | 19/23 (45.2%/54.8%) |
Pre-pregnancy BMI | 20.7 (19.4–23.9) |
Postpartum BMI | 23.8 (22.0–25.5) |
Maternal complications | |
Diabetes mellitus, yes/no | 8/34 (19.0%/81.0%) |
Hypertension, yes/no | 2/40 (4.8%/95.2%) |
Constipation before pregnancy, yes/no | 10/32 (23.8%/68.0%) |
Constipation at delivery, yes/no/unknown | 17/24/1 (40.5%/57.1%/2.4%) |
Maternal dietary consumption (fermented foods) | |
Yogurt consumption before pregnancy#, yes/no/unknown | 17/24/1 (40.5%/57.1%/2.4%) |
Yogurt consumption at Week 36#, yes/no/unknown | 22/17/3 (52.4%/40.5%/7.1%) |
Natto$ consumption before pregnancy#, yes/no/unknown | 6/35/1 (14.3%/83.3%/2.4%) |
Natto$ consumption at Week 36#, yes/no/unknown | 9/30/3 (21.4%/71.4%/7.1%) |
Pregnancy course and delivery | |
Gestational age at delivery, weeks | 39.0 (37.0–40.0) |
Mode of delivery, vaginal/cesarean section | 23/19 (54.8%/45.2%) |
Twin pregnancy, yes/no | 3/39 (7.1%/92.9%) |
Birth weight, grams | 2920 (2761–3189) |
Fetal growth restriction, yes/no | 3/39 (7.1%/92.9%) |
Premature rupture of membranes, yes/no | 9/33 (21.4%/78.6%) |
Threatened preterm labor, yes/no | 4/38 (9.5%/90.5%) |
