Table 1.

Feeding Category

Number of subjects	Discharge feeding category	Conditions
14	Breastmilk only	The mother intended to breastfeed the infant upon discharge and the mother had a sufficient milk supply, the baby was growing sufficiently well, and there was no recommendation to supplement with formula.
5	Breastmilk + formula	The mother intended to breastfeed the infant upon discharge; in addition, the physician ordered supplementation with formula because the breastmilk supply or the infant's growth was perceived to be inadequate.
20	Formula only (MOM during admission)	Baby received MOM during the NICU admission. Mother ceased breastfeeding and pumping before discharge, for any reason.
7	Formula only (no MOM during admission)	The baby did not receive any MOM, but the mother consented to use donor milk. The mother either declined to pump to provide her own milk or was unsuccessful with pumping, or use of MOM was contraindicated.

MOM, mother's own milk; NICU, neonatal intensive care unit.