Table 2 Socio-demographic characteristics of mothers and infants based on the study groups
Variables | KMC by mother n = 36 | KMC by surrogate n = 34 | P |
|---|---|---|---|
Gestational age | n(%) | n(%) | 0.594 |
(32–33) Week | 18 (50) | 17 (50) | |
(34–35) Week | 18 (50) | 17 (50) | |
Gravida | |||
1 | 17 (47.2) | 21 (61.8) | 0.653 |
2 | 9 | 7 | |
> 2 | 10 | 6 | |
Newborn sex | |||
Male | 22 (61.1) | 19 (55.9) | 0.420 |
Mode of delivery | |||
Caesarean | 25 (69.4) | 29 (85.3) | 0.321 |
intended pregnancy | 33 (91.7) | 31 (91.2) | 0.635 |
Breastfeeding counselling | 12 (33.3) | 9 (26.5) | 0.358 |
Using of galactagogue | 23 (63.9) | 26 (76.5) | 0.188 |