Table 2

Beta-coefficients and 95% CIs of the linear regression models for difference in weight at 24, 48 and >72 hours post partum according to maternal intrapartum colloids and crystalloids exposure

Difference in weight in grams (β and 95% CI)
24 hours post partum48 hours post partum72 hours post partum
Model 1 (crude)Model 3Model 1 (crude)Model 3Model 1 (crude)Model 3
Colloids plus crystalloids−0.6 (-12.6 to 11.4)−5.2 (-17.5 to 7.0)−0.4 (-15.9 to 15.0)−10.8 (-26.1 to 4.5)−5.4 (-28.2 to 17.4)−9.2 (-32.0 to 13.7)
 Crystalloids only   Reference   Reference   Reference   Reference   Reference   Reference
Colloids doses in mL (vs 0)
 >0–500−5.8 (-27.9 to 16.4)−9.3 (-31.3 to 12.7)−3.1 (-31.9 to 25.7)−9.5 (-37.3 to 18.3)−11.0 (-55.5 to 33.4)−13.1 (-56.8 to 30.6)
 >500−0.4 (-14.6 to 13.8)−5.8 (-20.1 to 8.5)1.6 (-16.8 to 20.1)−9.8 (-27.8 to 8.1)−8.2 (-35.2 to 18.8)−7.9 (-34.5 to 18.7)
Crystalloids doses in mL (vs 0)
 >0–10004.2 (-33.0 to 41.4)−2.6 (-40.9 to 35.7)5.0 (-43.3 to 53.3)13.9 (-34.3 to 62.1)−0.03 (-73.6 to 73.5)39.8 (-35.6 to 115.1)
 >1000–20002.9 (-33.9 to 39.6)−1.5 (-39.4 to 36.4)9.5 (-38.2 to 57.2)21.9 (-25.8 to 69.6)−7.6 (-80.1 to 64.9)39.5 (-35.1 to 114.1)
 >2000−0.5 (-38.8 to 37.8)−6.8 (-46.0 to 32.4)2.8 (-46.9 to 52.6)9.8 (-39.4 to 59.1)−21.6 (-97.2 to 53.9)15.2 (-61.5 to 91.9)
Total intravenous fluid doses in mL: (vs >0–1000)
 >1000–2000−4.5 (-16.6 to 7.6)−2.9 (-15.0 to 9.2)4.3 (-11.5 to 20.1)8.1 (-7.1 to 23.3)−7.4 (-31.7 to 17.0)3.5 (-20.2 to 27.3)
 >2000–3000−1.6 (-16.9 to 13.7)−2.7 (-17.8 to 12.3)0.8 (-19.1 to 20.7)−0.3 (-19.2 to 18.6)−24.8 (-54.6 to 4.9)−22.1 (-50.9 to 6.6)
 >3000−26.7 (-67.7 to 14.3)−27.3 (-66.9 to 12.2)−14.4 (-38.9 to 67.7)−6.4 (-43.4 to 56.2)−3.9 (-81.1 to 73.3)−0.6 (-73.0 to 71.8)
  • The regression coefficient represents the estimated difference in weight since birth.

  • Model 2 adjusted results were similar to the adjusted results of model 3 (only results from model 3 are presented in the table; results of model 2 are available on request).

  • Model 2 adjusted for maternal age, gestational diabetes, hypertension during pregnancy, number of pregnancies, viable births, lost pregnancies, gestational age, pre-eclampsia, cigarette smoking, alcohol use, drug use, epidural before caesarean section and election to have a caesarean section.

  • Model 3 adjusted for maternal age, gestational diabetes, hypertension during pregnancy, number of pregnancies, viable births, lost pregnancies, gestational age, pre-eclampsia, cigarette smoking, alcohol use, drug use, epidural before caesarean section, election to have a caesarean section, Apgar score, exclusive breast feeding, number of stools, number of urine, presence of fever and phototherapy.