Table 4 Neonatal characteristics in the breastfeeding and control groups
Variables | Breastfeeding n = 53 | Control n = 53 | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Mean ± SD | |||
First minute APGAR | 9 | 8.9 ± 0.42 | 0.15 |
Fifth minute APGAR | 10 | 9.98 ± 0.13 | 0.31 |
Newborn weight (gr) | 3226 ± 375 | 3146 ± 353 | 0.33 |
Head circumference of newborn (cm) | 33.9 ± 1.1 | 33.9 ± 0.9 | 0.95 |
Sex of new born | |||
Female | 27(50.9) | 26(49.05) | 0.70 |
Male | 26(49.05) | 27(50.9) | |