Jenn Seager, Canadian mother of identical triplet boys all with clefts got
to breastfeed two sons directly and
feed her pumped milk to the third.  Her LC, Beth, became her best friend at
the time. This is a great read.
Judy Ritchie

Excerpt:
I was distraught that I might never feel my boys' warm breath on my breasts
as they hungrily drank my milk. Then I met Beth. My lifesaver. My idol. My
friend.

Beth was one of the lactation consultants who met with me. She encouraged me
to breastfeed the boys when many thought they weren't yet ready. We set up
small slots of time in which to try it out with each boy. The first to try
was Tristan, the one with the cleft palate-the one for whom everyone said
breastfeeding would be impossible. Beth insisted we give him a chance. I
cradled his wee body and felt his warmth as he eagerly searched for milk.
His tiny mouth could hardly fit around my nipple. Try as we might, the split
in the roof of his mouth prevented him from creating suction, and his
attempts were fruitless. Still, it was amazing just to have that time with
him-and, thanks to Beth, it was captured forever on film. She was so touched
by Tristan's spunk and desire that she dissolved in tears. I am forever
grateful that she gave me the opportunity for that memory.

http://www.mothering.com/articles/new_baby/breastfeeding/breastfeeding-mirac
le.html

http://tinyurl.com/2uyhey

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