Table 5 Parameters assessed in a telephone interview with the mother at 3 and 6 months postpartum
After 3 months (n = 48) | After 6 months (n = 42) | |
|---|---|---|
Child behavior | Energetic, n = 10 (21%) | Energetic, n = 11 (26%) |
Crying/nervous, n = 6 (12.5%) | Cheerful, n = 10 (24%) | |
Cheerful, n = 13 (27%) | Calm, n = 21 (50%) | |
Calm, n = 19 (39.5%) | ||
Sleeping through the night | Yes, n = 15 (31%) | Yes, n = 13 (31%) |
No, n = 33 (69%) | No, n = 29 (69%) | |
Using a pacifier | Yes, n = 29 (60%) | Yes, n = 25 (60%) |
No, n = 19 (40%) | No, n = 17 (40%) | |
Feeding | Exclusively, n = 33 (69%) | Exclusively, n = 28 (67%) |
Mixed, n = 10 (21%) | Mixed, n = 5 (12%) | |
Artificial, n = 5 (10%) | Artificial, n = 9 (21%) | |
Number of feedings per day | Me = 10 | Me = 7 |
Min. 5 | Min. 1 | |
Max. 15 | Max. 12 | |
Tongue frenulum undercutting | Yes, n = 6 (13%) | Yes, n = 1 (2%) |
No, n = 41 (85%) | No, n = 41 (98%) | |
Planned, n = 1 (2%) |