Table 3

Feeding modalities at discharge: univariate analysis

Feeding modalities at discharge
FormulaComplementaryBreastfeedingp Value
N8266697713-
Delivery<0.0001
VD477 (6.9)542 (7.8)5945 (85.3)
Repeat elective CS107 (13.9)18 (2.3)647 (83.8)
Primary elective CS186 (23.3)41 (5.1)572 (71.6)
Emergency CS56 (8.3)68 (10.1)549 (81.6)
Hospital<0.0001
L'Aquila62 (3.9)46 (2.9)1475 (93.2)
Brescia496 (15.5)331 (10.3)2375 (74.2)
Padova218 (7.4)125 (4.3)2597 (88.3)
Udine50 (3.4)167 (11.2)1266 (85.4)
Maternal age (y):32.8±5.732.3±5.332.3±5.20.01
Gestational age (w):38.8±1.239.1±1.339.3±1.2<0.0001
Birth weight (g):3237±5093210±5123366±416<0.0001
  • Data expressed as number, n (%), or mean±SD.

  • CS, caesarean section; VD, vaginal delivery.