Dear Lactnetters, I have  mother's permission to post.  Her daughter has 
just had her cleft palate repaired at 8+ months.  The baby did breast feed 
briefly and then used a haberman nurser until a few weeks before surgery.  
Cup feeding was started at that time to prepare for the two week post 
operative period when no sucking was recommended by the surgeon.  Mom has 
breastfed her 3 older children and really would like to breastfeed this baby 
( and stop pumping).  Mom does attend La Leche League.

I did talk with mom about using lots of skin to skin,  Mom did request 
information about nipple shields and their use.  Does anyone have any other 
recommendations?  I have not had experience with this situation.  Thanks (in 
advance).  Sincerely, Rachel Wahl RN IBCLC

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