Table 1 Maternal clinical characteristics.

From: Contributions of the maternal oral and gut microbiome to placental microbial colonization in overweight and obese pregnant women

Mother (n = 37)

Age (years)

34.5 (30.3–36.8)

BMI (kg/m2)

31.5 (27.9–35.8)

Blood pressure (mmHg)

Systolic

108.0 (105.0–115.0)

Diastolic

69.0 (62.0–73.5)

Gestational age at delivery (wks)

39.4 (38.6–40.3)

Mode of delivery

Vaginal

54.1%

Cesarean

45.9%

Antibiotic at delivery

Yes

48.6%

No

51.4%

Gestational weight gain (kg)

8.3 (5.8–12.3)

Birth weight (g)*

3589 (3210–3946)

Gender*

Male

67.7%

Female

32.3%

  1. Clinical characteristics of mother-baby dyads. All data is presented as median with 25–75th interquartile range. *Data available from only 31 infants.
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