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| Points of Comparison | Kangaroo Mother Care, Mean, ± SD (Range) | Control, Mean, ± SD (Range) | p value |
| Time of regaining birth weight (days postpartum) | 15.7 ± 0.7 (15–17) | 24.6 ± 3.8 (20–30) | <.001 |
| Rate of weight gain (g/day) | 22.1 ± 2.5 (20–28) | 10.4 ± 2.5 (8–15) | <.001 |
