In a message dated 97-09-23 21:40:30 EDT, you write: >thanks for the advice, but I am an LLLL! I do have the BAB, but I was >hoping to find a source of information about the palatal obturator that >the Dr. might respect more. The video "The Special Touch Babies Need, Care of infant with Cleft Lip/Palate" by Mercy Hospital shows in detail how they make one and how it is used. Very easy. Order is: The Children's Mercy Hospital, Marge Ellgen, 2401 Gillham Road, Kansas City, Missouri, 64108. I use the video when I lecture on cleft lip/palate, in general it is a good video all around. Pat Bull, RN, IBCLC The Breastfeeding Connection/Medela