Table 1.
Characteristics of study participants
| Characteristic | P1 (n = 8) | P2 (n = 20) | P3 (n = 19) | P4 (n = 20) | P5 (n = 21) | P6 (n = 13) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex (F/M) | 4/4 | 9/11 | 10/9 | 9/11 | 10/11 | 8/5 |
| Mode of delivery (C/V) | 5/3 | 11/9 | 11/8 | 12/8 | 12/9 | 6/7 |
| Birth weight (g) | 3472 ± 507 | 3320 ± 548 | 3311 ± 518 | 3322 ± 550 | 3341 ± 543 | 3352 ± 582 |
| Body weight (kg) | – | 3.36 ± 0.54 | 4.49 ± 0.74 | 8.26 ± 1.18 | 10.40 ± 1.29 | 13.00 ± 1.68 |
| Feeding method (N/F) | 8/0 | 20/0 | 15/4 | 9/11 | 4/17 | 0/13 |
| Breastfeeding time (weeks) | 36.2 ± 25.6 | 30.0 ± 26.7 | 27.1 ± 24.9 | 27.9 ± 26.9 | 28.9 ± 26.6 | 27.1 ± 26.3 |
C, Cesarean section, V, vaginal delivery, N, natural, F, formula; P1, meconium, P2, 7th day, P3, 1st month, P4, 6th month, P5, 12th month, P6, 24th month