The oral anatomy is quite different in the newborn compared to the older
child and obviously adult.  I didn't think the changes occurred so quickly
though - I was under the impression it took about 3 years.
Anyway the epiglottis and the soft palate link in the newborn, whereas ours
is quite separate.  To read more about this go to Dr Palmer's website ...
http://www.brianpalmerdds.com/bfing_import.htm  Section A of this lecture
is the one you want to view.

Denise

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Denise Fisher MMP, BN, IBCLC
BreastEd Online Lactation Studies
http://www.health-e-learning.com

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