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Table 2 Characteristics of participating mothers and newborns (n = 17)

From: Maternal intravenous fluids and postpartum breast changes: a pilot observational study

Characteristics

Mean (range)

Frequency (%)

Maternal age (years)

30.1 (20–37)

 

In committed relationship*

 

16 (94)

Completed post-secondary education

 

15 (88)

Family income >78 K (CAN)

 

11 (65)

First language

  

English

 

14 (82)

French

 

0 (0)

Other

 

3 (18)

Noted prenatal breast growth

  

Yes

 

14 (82)

Previous breast surgery

  

No

 

14 (82)

Gestation (weeks)

40.1 (39–41)

 

Type of birth

  

Spontaneous vaginal

 

14 (82)

Vacuum assisted vaginal

 

3 (18)

Epidural and oxytocin

  

Yes

 

12 (71)

Reported edema

  

Prenatal

  

Yes

 

12 (71)

Postpartum

  

Yes

 

12 (71)

Newborn sex

  

Female

 

11 (65)

Newborn birth weight (grams)

3442 (2950–3940)

 

Timing of first feed

  

In first hour

 

16 (94)

  1. *includes married, living together, common law.