Table 4 Reference timeframe currently used, and timeframe recommended by midwives and nurses as an operational definition
Timeframe reference | Current reference n (%) Total = 319 | Recommended reference n (%) Total = 315 |
|---|---|---|
≤ 24 h grouping | ||
Most recent feed | 6 (2) | 9 (3) |
Most recent 2–3 feed | 35 (11) | 34 (11) |
≤ 12 h | 27 (8) | 35 (11) |
≤ 24 h | 105 (33) | 187 (59) |
All feeds since birth | 126 (39) | 50 (16) |
Other | 20 (6) | - |