>Hello to all,
>
>I have a mom with a 6 mos girl who has a large bilateral cleft...
>Lawrence says breastfeeding after
>a cleft lip surgery improves outcomes.

I believe I heard the same thing from Kitty Frantz, from her practice in
California.  Again, on lip surgery--one would guess the palate would be
less of a concern as far as tearing--but it's just my unqualified guess.

Arly in Utah

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