Characteristic | Variable | N (%) | Median (Range) |
---|---|---|---|
Age (years) | 33 (27–40) | ||
Parity | Primipara | 15 (50) | |
Multipara | 15 (50) | ||
Maternal country of birth | Australia | 15 (50) | |
Othera | 15 (50) | ||
Mode of birth | Vaginal | 15 (50) | |
Caesarean Section | 15 (50) | ||
Gestation at birth (weeks) | 38 (28–41) | ||
Preterm (< 37) | 9 (30) | ||
Term (+) (> 37) | 21 (70) | ||
Previous breastfeeding experience | Yes | 16 (53) | |
No | 14 (47) | ||
Recruit time (days post birth) | 3 (0–69) | ||
Within 7 days | 24 (80) | ||
More than 7 daysb | 6 (20) |