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Table 1 Demographics of BLIS participants providing milk samples, by randomization arm (N = 22)

From: Comparison of levonorgestrel level and creamatocrit in milk following immediate versus delayed postpartum placement of the levonorgestrel IUD

Variables

Early insertion

Delayed insertion

n = 12

n = 10

n (%)

n (%)

Agea

 18–24

4 (33)

2 (22)

 25–29

4 (33)

3 (33)

 30–34

3 (25)

2 (22)

 35–39

1 (8)

2 (22)

Full-time employment

 Yes

1 (8)

1 (10)

 No

11 (92)

9 (90)

History of obesity

 Yes

2 (20)

0

 No

8 (80)

10 (100)

Gravidity

 None

0

0

 1

1 (8)

0

  ≥ 2

11 (92)

10 (100)

History of prior breastfeeding

 Yes

11 (92)

9 (90)

 No

1 (8)

1 (10)

Initial breastfeeding duration goal

  < 6 months

1 (8)

1 (10)

  > 6 months

11 (92)

9 (90)

  1. BLIS stands for Breastfeeding Levonorgesterel Intrauterine Device Study
  2. aOne participant in the delayed insertion group did not provide age