Table 1.
Mean pH and Standard deviation (SD) over period of time by Gestational age (GA).
| Characteristics | Day 1 | Day 3 | Day 5 | Day 7 | Day 14 | Day 21 | Day 28 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All infants | 5.28 (2.66) |
4.38 (1.17) |
4.36 (1.64) |
3.65 (1.48) |
3.92 (1.39) |
4.17 (1.16) |
4.69 (1.22) |
| GA ≥ 26 weeks (N = 17) |
5.25 (3.00) |
4.5 (1.79) |
4.34 (1.69) |
3.29 (1.49) |
3.9 (1.59) |
4.1 (1.23) |
4.56 (1.34) |
| GA < 26 weeks (N = 12) |
5.33 (2.17) |
4.21 (1.60) |
4.39 (1.56) |
4.17 (1.47) |
3.94 (1.10) |
4.27 (1.05) |
4.87 (1.06) |