Table 2.
Characteristics of participating mothers and newborns (n = 17)
| Characteristics | Mean (range) | Frequency (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Maternal age (years) | 30.1 (20–37) | |
| In committed relationship* | 16 (94) | |
| Completed post-secondary education | 15 (88) | |
| Family income >78 K (CAN) | 11 (65) | |
| First language | ||
| English | 14 (82) | |
| French | 0 (0) | |
| Other | 3 (18) | |
| Noted prenatal breast growth | ||
| Yes | 14 (82) | |
| Previous breast surgery | ||
| No | 14 (82) | |
| Gestation (weeks) | 40.1 (39–41) | |
| Type of birth | ||
| Spontaneous vaginal | 14 (82) | |
| Vacuum assisted vaginal | 3 (18) | |
| Epidural and oxytocin | ||
| Yes | 12 (71) | |
| Reported edema | ||
| Prenatal | ||
| Yes | 12 (71) | |
| Postpartum | ||
| Yes | 12 (71) | |
| Newborn sex | ||
| Female | 11 (65) | |
| Newborn birth weight (grams) | 3442 (2950–3940) | |
| Timing of first feed | ||
| In first hour | 16 (94) |
*includes married, living together, common law.