Comparison of Neonatal Outcomes
| Preguideline | Postguideline | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth weight | 3441 ± 511 | 3402 ± 516 | .03 |
| Percentage of small for gestational age | |||
| <2500 g (%) | 3.5 | 4.0 | .5 |
| <1500 g (%) | 0.2 | 0.4 | .7 |
| <1000 g (%) | 0.2 | 0.1 | .62 |
| Percentage of large for gestational age | |||
| >4000 g (%) | 13.0 | 10.6 | .03 |
| >4500 g (%) | 1.6 | 1.3 | .41 |
| 1-min Apgar | 8.1 ± 1.5 | 8.2 ± 1.3 | .72 |
| 5-min Apgar | 8.8 ± 0.9 | 8.8 ± 0.9 | .56 |
| 10-min Apgar | 8.1 ± 1.9 | 8.2 ± 1.6 | .56 |
| Admission to level 2 nursery (%) | 8.9 | 8.7 | .77 |
| Neonatal deaths (%) | 0.85 | 0.54 | .43 |