Characteristics of Mothers Completing the Study Until Giving Birth (Mean [SD])
| Cod Liver Oil | n | Corn Oil | n | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (y) | 28.6 (3.4) | 175 | 27.6 (3.2)** | 166 |
| BMI before pregnancy (kg/m2) | 22.2 (2.9) | 141 | 22.5 (3.3) | 125 |
| BMI at birth (kg/m2) | 28.0 (3.5) | 156 | 28.5 (4.1) | 153 |
| Parity | 0.3 (0.5) | 174 | 0.3 (0.5) | 164 |
| Smoking (%) | 16 | 162 | 22 | 156 |
| Education | 173 | 164 | ||
| <10 y (%) | 2.9 | 1.8 | ||
| 10–12 y (%) | 21.4 | 31.1 | ||
| >12 y (%) | 75.7 | 67.1 | ||
| Education of partner | 165 | 161 | ||
| <10 y (%) | 6.1 | 1.9 | ||
| 10–12 y (%) | 23.6 | 24.8 | ||
| >12 y (%) | 70.3 | 73.3 |
BMI indicates body mass index.
↵** P < .01.