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
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