Methods of feeding used in the first 24 hours of life*
| Feeding method | No. (%) of newborns | |
|---|---|---|
| Screened n = 1772 | Unscreened n = 8324 | |
| At the breast only | 506 (28.6) | 3560 (42.8) |
| Expressed breastmilk and the breast | 37 (2.1) | 222 (2.7) |
| Breastmilk and formula | 1144 (64.6) | 4147 (49.8) |
| Formula only | 85 (4.8) | 395 (4.7) |
↵* p value for difference < 0.001.