Breastfeeding was defined as infants who were exclusively
breastfed without supplementation of formula at any
time before or during development of hyperbilirubinemia.
In our nursery, breastfeeding is encouraged, but supplementary
formula will be given if it proves inadequate, as
assessed by parents and clinicians. However, supplementary
formula is routinely used if BW loss after birth is
significant (10%) unless the family refuses.
Statistical analysis was done using the independent
t test for continuous variables or c2 test for categorical
variables. Multiple logistic regression was used for identification
of independent variables; a p value