Fetal and neonatal outcome of women with SLE with and without lupus nephritis. Data are n (%) unless otherwise indicated.
| Characteristics | No Previous Lupus Nephritis, n = 64 | Previous Lupus Nephritis (PN), n = 43 |
|---|---|---|
| Live birth | 63 (98) | 43 (100) |
| Intrauterine death | 1 (1.6) | 0 |
| Gestation, weeks | ||
| Median (IQR) | 39.0 (38.3–39.8) | 37.9 (34.9–39.3)† |
| Percent < 37/40 | 7 (11) | 13 (30)* |
| Spontaneous | 3 (43) | 7 (54) |
| Percent < 34/40 | 2 (3) | 8 (19)** |
| Spontaneous | 0 (0) | 4 (50) |
| Mean birth weight, g, median (IQR) | 2990 (2797–3455) | 2845 (1980–3300) |
| SGA (< 10th customized centile) | 14 (22) | 14 (33) |
| Apgar score | n = 62 | n = 42 |
| < 7 at 1 min | 5 (8) | 9 (21) |
| < 7 at 5 min | 0 | 1 (2.4) |