Comparison of the neonatal statistics of the unsupplemented infants (controls) and those supplemented with sodium
| Control (n=21) | Supplemented (n=16) | |
|---|---|---|
| Where applicable, values are median (range). There were no significant differences between the groups. | ||
| SVD, Spontaneous vaginal delivery; LSCS, lower segment caesarian section; EBM, expressed breast milk. | ||
| Non-white race | 6 | 4 |
| Female sex | 8 | 9 |
| Birth weight (g) | 1473 (821–2100) | 1538 (680–1980) |
| Gestational age (weeks) | 30.2 (24.5–33) | 31.3 (25–33) |
| Method of delivery | ||
| SVD | 16 | 10 |
| LSCS | 3 | 4 |
| Breech | 1 | 1 |
| Forceps | 1 | 1 |
| Mean Apgar score | ||
| 5 minutes | 6.5 | 6.3 |
| 10 minutes | 8.4 | 8.4 |
| Cranial ultrasound | ||
| Normal | 13 | 10 |
| Abnormal | 1 | 1 |
| Not done | 7 | 5 |
| Ventilated | 5 | 5 |
| Type of feeding | ||
| SMA | 13 | 12 |
| EBM + SMA | 8 | 4 |