Table 1.
Baseline Characteristics Comparing Infants Fed a Human Milk-Derived Fortifier Versus Cow's Milk-Derived Fortifier
| Parameter | HMDF (n = 82) | CMDF (n = 32) | pa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sex (female) | 47/82 (57.3%) | 15/32 (46.9%) | 0.31 |
| Race (black) | 16/82 (19.5%) | 3/32 (9.4%) | 0.19 |
| Antenatal steroids | 67/82 (81.7%) | 26/32 (81.2%) | 0.95 |
| APGAR <7 | 8/82 (9.8%) | 6/32 (18.8%) | 0.19 |
| Gestation (weeks) | 27.3 ± 2.2 | 27.1 ± 1.8 | 0.63 |
| Birthweight (g) | 937 ± 199 | 938 ± 190 | 0.98 |
| SGA at birth | 10/82 (12.2%) | 3/32 (9.4%) | 0.67 |
a
t-Test for quantitative variables and chi-square/Fisher's exact test for categorical variables.
CMDF, cow's milk-derived fortifier; HMDF, human milk-derived fortifier; SGA, small for gestational age.