Control (n=21) | Supplemented (n=16) | |
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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 |