Baseline characteristics of the cohort
| Term group n=50 | Preterm group n=50 | P value | |
| Gestation (weeks) | 39.5 (38.9–40.6) | 27.0 (25.8–28.0) | <0.01 |
| Birth weight (g) | 3600 (3258–3938) | 885 (758–1143) | <0.01 |
| Male | 19 (38) | 28 (56) | 0.11 |
| Caesarean section | 31 (62) | 38 (76) | 0.19 |
| 5 min Apgar score | 10 (9–10) | 9 (8–9) | <0.01 |
| Cord pH | 7.31 (7.28–7.34) | 7.35 (7.32–7.37) | <0.01 |
Values are presented as medians (IQR) or count (%).