>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 [log in to unmask] (Arly Helm, LC)