Results: Mean initial body weight a

Results: Mean initial body weight and length of LBW babies were similar in both groups (2261±198 g vs 2241±244 g,
P ¼ 0.535 and 43.0±1.3 cm vs 43.0±1.7 cm, P ¼ 0.77). Body weight and length of the LBW babies after 2 months increased
significantly (3620±229 g vs 3315±301 g, Po0.001 and 50.2±1.3 cm vs 48.7±1.6 cm, Po0.001). It was found that the
intervention group suffered less from respiratory illness compared with the control group (39% vs 66%, Po0.001). The rate of
early initiation of breastfeeding was also significantly higher with nutrition intervention (59.8% vs 37.2%, Po0.001). Exclusive
breastfeeding rate was significantly higher in intervention group (59.8% vs 37%, P ¼ 0.003).