Fig. 5

Comparison of each parameter during pregnancy between the high (≥ 85 mg/dl) and low C3 group (< 85 mg/dl) at the time of pre-pregnancy. a The titres of anti-dsDNA antibodies were not significantly different during all periods. b SLEDAI scores at pre-pregnancy and the first trimester of pregnancy were lower in the high C3 group. c The doses of glucocorticoids were not significantly different during all periods. *P < 0.05, **P < 0.01, ****P < 0.001, N.S. Not significant