TABLE 1.
Characteristics of Hispanic women from the Southern California Mother's Milk Study at 1 and 6 mo postpartum1
| 1 Mo | 6 Mo | |
|---|---|---|
| Age, y | 29.4 ± 6.5 | 30.0 ± 6.5* |
| Height, m | 1.6 ± 0.1 | — |
| Weight, kg | 73.1 ± 13.1 | 74.5 ± 14.6 |
| BMI, kg/m2 | 29.8 ± 4.8 | 30.3 ± 5.5 |
| Healthy weight, n (%) | 17 (17.2) | 15 (15.2) |
| Overweight, n (%) | 40 (40.4) | 37 (37.4) |
| Obese, n (%) | 42 (42.4) | 47 (47.5) |
1
n = 99. Values are means ± SDs unless otherwise indicated. Paired t tests or chi-square tests were used to compare 1- and 6-mo values. *P <0.0001. Otherwise, the percentage of women that were healthy weight [BMI (in kg/m2) ≤24.9], overweight (BMI < 30 and >24.9), or obese (BMI > 30) is shown at 1 and 6 mo postpartum.