Table 2.
Mode of feeding and anthropometric parameters of the enrolled late preterm infants at discharge.
| Late Preterm Infants (n = 284) | Males (n = 147) | Females (n = 137) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exclusive human milk n (%) | 97 (34) | 53 (36) | 44 (32) |
| Exclusive formula n (%) | 91 (32) | 35 (24) | 56 (41) |
| Any human milk n (%) | 193 (68) | 112 (77) | 81 (59) |
| Weight (g) | 2270 ± 497 | 2317 ± 442 | 2200 ± 428 |
| Length (cm) | 45.1 ± 2.7 | 45.1 ± 3.4 | 45.1 ± 2.2 |
| Head circumference (cm) | 31.9 ± 1.4 | 31.9 ± 1.5 | 31.8 ± 1.1 |
| Weight z-scores | −0.92 ± 0.8 | −0.95 ± 0.8 | −0.94 ± 0.8 |
| Length z-scores | −0.70 ± 0.9 | −0.85 ± 1.0 | −0.53 ± 0.8 |
| Head circumference z-scores | −0.38 ± 0.7 | −0.51 ± 0.8 | −0.30 ± 0.7 |