Table 1 Baseline characteristics of the mothers and infants (N = 187)
| Characteristics | Place of confinement, n (%) | |
|---|---|---|
|
Confinement centre (n = 88) |
Home (n = 99) | |
| Age of mothers (years), mean (SD) | 32 (4.3) | 32 (3.3) |
| Received tertiary education | 70 (79.6) | 80 (80.8) |
| Delivery in BFHI hospital | 49 (55.7) | 57 (57.6) |
| Primipara* | 47 (53.4) | 34 (34.3) |
| Had previous breastfeeding experience* | 39 (44.3) | 62 (62.6) |
| Mode of delivery | ||
| Vaginal | 41 (46.6) | 51 (51.5) |
| Instrumental | 15 (17.1) | 16 (16.2) |
| Caesarean | 32 (36.4) | 32 (32.3) |
| Male infant | 45 (51.1) | 56 (56.6) |
| Gestational age at birth (weeks), mean (SD) | 38.72 (1) | 38.67 (1) |
| Infant’s birthweight (g), mean (SD) | 3141.25 (303.6) | 3156.07 (339.2) |