Table 2.
Infants characteristics.
| Newborn characteristics | PDF (n=25), mean±SD or % | NO Fortification (n=25), mean±SD or % | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | 1.00 | ||
| Males | 14 (56%) | 14 (56%) | |
| Females | 11 (44%) | 11 (44%) | |
| Birth weight, g | 1291.8±105.3 | 1290.3±177.4 | 0.97 |
| Gestational age, weeks | 32.08±2.53 | 31.37±2.62 | 0.33 |
| Mode of delivery | 0.71 | ||
| SVD | 4 (16%) | 5(20) | |
| CS | 21 (84%) | 20(80) | |
| Apgar score at 1 minute | 6.24±1.2 | 6.28±106 | 0.90 |
| Apgar score at 5 minutes | 7.88±0.93 | 8.32±0.95 | 0.10 |
PDF, post discharge formula; SVD, spontaneous vaginal delivery; CS, caesarean section.