Abstract
This case presents a mother's feeding experience of an infant born with a complete unilateral cleft lip and palate from birth until both were repaired. She fed him directly at the breast with assistance, controlling the delivery of the mother's own milk. The infant received only his mother's own milk, no bottles, and the excess expressed milk was donated to a milk bank. The Cleft Team supported the mother's wish to breastfeed but expressed realism that cleft lip and palate infants could not create suction. Success had never been observed in the unit. Instead, the team suggested expressing to deliver as much of the mother's own milk. The mother had previously breastfed her three children and was keen on finding innovative ways to breastfeed. Several techniques were trialed with the help of an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. The most sustainable and successful was the use of a nipple shield applied to the maternal nipple areola complex to cover the lip palate. Underneath, a nasogastric tube connected to a syringe delivered the mother's own milk. Exclusive expressing protected maternal supply, the infant's nutrition and growth were monitored carefully and this technique reinforced mother-infant bonding. Feeding...Continue Reading
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