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Feeding characteristics for the monitored breastfeed and the feed from the experimental teat.
| Feeding characteristics | Breast | Teat | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milk intake (g) | 93 ± 36 | 62 ± 30 | 0.013 |
| Feed duration (s) | 626 ± 173 | 738 ± 336 | 0.25 |
| NS duration (s) | 263 (212, 373) | 264 (128, 318) | 0.93 |
| Nutritive transfer rate (g/minute) | 23.6 ± 14.8 | 20.3 ± 13.5 | 0.59 |
Results are mean ± SD or median (interquartile range).
NS: nutritive sucking.
