IUGR (n  =  52)AGA (n  =  319)p Value
First feed (days)4.1 (2.7)3.5 (1.9)0.226
First to full feeds (days)13.6 (7.9)12.8 (10.8)0.052
AGAUK (n  =  202)CAN (n  =  117)p Value
First feed (days)3.2 (1.7)3.9 (2.3)0.025
First to full feeds (days)10.6 (7.4)16.7 (14.1)<0.001
IUGRUK (n  =  37)CAN (n  =  15)
First feed (days)4.1 (2.7)4.0 (2.7)0.967
First to full feeds (days)11.5 (5.5)18.7 (10.6)0.005
  • AGA, appropriate for gestational age; CAN, Canada; IUGR, intrauterine growth restriction.