In einer eMail vom 27-5-04 20:27:54 West-Europa (zomertijd) schreibt
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> They are made from a mold taken of the baby's palate, of the same kind
> of
> material that is used in athlete mouthpieces.
>
As far as I know, in The Nertherland it is standard procedure to make a
'tailormade" obturator and get it re-fitted as the child grows untill surgical
repair of the palate.
Have mom be sure the obturator is made smooth at the side that will be pushed
to mom's breast while feeding ...
Warmly greeting,
Gonneke van Veldhuizen, IBCLC, LLLL
Germany - The Netherlands
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