Maternal characteristics among mothers with SLE (n=38)
| Characteristic | n (%) or median (IQR) |
|---|---|
| Maternal race | |
| African–American | 5 (13) |
| Caucasian | 25 (66) |
| Asian | 3 (8) |
| Other | 5 (13) |
| Marital status | |
| Married | 32 (84) |
| Divorced/single/separated | 6 (16) |
| Maternal education (years) | 16 (16, 18) |
| Country of birth | |
| USA | 34 (89) |
| Other | 4 (11) |
| Number of pregnancies | 2 (2, 3) |
| Number of children | 2 (1, 2) |
| SLE features* | |
| Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome (APS) | 7 (18) |
| Malar rash | 24 (63) |
| Discoid rash | 3 (8) |
| Photosensitivity | 24 (63) |
| Oral ulcers | 18 (47) |
| Arthritis | 36 (95) |
| Serositis | 15 (39) |
| Renal disorder | 17 (45) |
| WHO class ≥ III | 12 (32) |
| Neurological disorder | 11 (29) |
| Hematological disorder | 23 (61) |
| Immunological disorder | 31 (82) |
| Antinuclear antibody | 34 (89) |
*SLE features defined according to ACR classification for SLE, except for APS which was according to Sydney criteria.