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Table 1 Baseline characteristics of mothers
| Characteristic | 23–26 weeks Gestation | 27–29 weeks Gestation | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| N = 37 | N = 53 | ||
| n (%) | n (%) | ||
| Maternal age (yr) mean (std) | 32.3 (6.6) | 30.9 (5.4) | P = 0.28 |
| (min, max) | (19.4–44.6) | (19.7–40.9) | |
| Self-declared ethnicity | P = 0.67 | ||
| Caucasian | 23 (62.2%) | 36 (67.9%) | |
| Black | 4 (10.8%) | 6 (11.3%) | |
| Asian | 7 (18.9%) | 9 (16.9%) | |
| Aboriginal/other | 3 (8.1%) | 2 (3.8%) | |
| Smoking prior to pregnancy | 10 (27.0%) | 18 (34.6%) | P = 0.44 |
| Primagravida | 12 (32.4%) | 19 (35.8%) | P = 0.74 |
| Co-Morbidities during pregnancy | N = 15 (41.0%) | N = 31 (58.0%) | P = 0.11 |
| Hypertension (Gestational/chronic) | 2 | 10 | |
| Diabetes (Gestational/Type I and II) | 2 | 6 | |
| Preterm Labour | 2 | 10 | |
| Chorioamnionitis | 2 | 1 | |
| Antepartum haemorrhage | 3 | 7 | |
| Other | 8 | 10 | |
| Antenatal corticosteroids | 28 (75.7%) | 48 (90.57%) | P = 0.08 |
| Cesarean Delivery | 16 (43.2%) | 32 (60.38%) | P = 0.11 |
| Singleton Pregnancy | 33 (89.2%) | 44 (83.02%) | P = 0.55 |
| Milk volume at start of start of trial Mean (std) | 108 (96) | 126 (95) | P = 0.28 |
