Table 4 Evaluation of food intake efficiency in a group of 60 newborns
Normal (1 point) | Abnormal (0 points) | Not evaluated | |
|---|---|---|---|
Suckling movements (before milk outflow) | 59 (98%) | 1 (2%) | - |
Suckling movements (during outflow) | 58 (97%) | 2 (3%) | - |
Suckling series | 56 (93%) | 3 (5%) | 1 (2%) |
Suckling rhythm | 56 (93%) | 3 (5%) | 1 (2%) |
Swallowing | 54 (90%) | 4 (7%) | 2 (3%) |
Length of feeding from one breast | 56 (93%) | 2 (3%) | 2 (3%) |