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Table 3 Lean weight change with respect to lean weight at 2 weeks postpartum

From: Effect of infant feeding on maternal body composition

 

Weight change (kg)

(Mean ± SD)

 

4 weeks

8 weeks

12 weeks

Exclusive breastfeeding

0.28 ± 1.24

-0.52 ± 1.32

-0.39 ± 1.38

Mixed feeding

0.88 ± 1.89

0.49 ± 1.17

0.99 ± 1.58

Total

0.46 ± 1.45

0.22 ± 1.34

0.01± 1.55

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International Breastfeeding Journal

ISSN: 1746-4358