Hello to all, I have a mom with a 6 mos girl who has a large bilateral cleft. Mom has been pumping and feeding her own milk. Baby is scheduled for surgery soon. Mom is very worried because baby spits up milk from a cup and will not be able to have any comfort objects to hold. Lawrence says breastfeeding after a cleft lip surgery improves outcomes. No word on surgery for cleft in palate. Any research? Any information? All the Best, Linda Pohl, IBCLC Phoenix, Arizona USA [log in to unmask]