Table 3.
Growth Characteristics of Infants Fed a Human Milk- Derived Fortifier Versus Cow's Milk-Derived Fortifier
| Parameter | HMDF (n = 82) | CMDF (n = 32) | pa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Days to regain birthweight | Median = 6.5 (IQR = 3, 10) | Median = 6.0 (IQR = 2, 9) | 0.24 |
| Weight (g/[kg·day]) | Median = 14.5 (IQR = 13.0, 15.9) | Median = 14.6 (IQR = 12.4, 16.2) | 0.90 |
| Length (cm/week) | Median = 0.90 (IQR = 0.68, 1.08) | Median = 0.88 (IQR = 0.63, 1.14) | 0.58 |
| HC (cm/week) | Median = 0.78 (IQR = 0.63, 0.88) | Median = 0.68 (IQR = 0.59, 0.80 | 0.04 |
a
Wilcoxon test.
CMDF, cow's milk-derived fortifier; HD, head circumference; HMDF, human milk-derived fortifier; IOR, interquartile range.