Breastfeeding your baby with a cleft lip can feel overwhelming, filled with questions and concerns. But know this: it is possible, and you're not alone! Join host Laura Arroyo as she welcomes Sarah Rogers, a passionate advocate and seasoned mother who breastfed her daughter born with a cleft lip.
Whether you're a new mom facing this challenge or simply seeking knowledge, this episode is for you. Leave feeling empowered, equipped, and most importantly, confident in your ability to nourish your baby with love and breast milk.
Please note: If your baby was born with a cleft palate, breastfeeding is likely not possible.
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First Bottle to Purchase After Palate Repair - Post Palate Repair Straw Trainer
Juselle’s Cleft Palate Bottle - Pigeon Bottle Specialty Feeder
Sippy Cup for Pre Palate Repair Prep - Munchkin 360
Weigh your Baby at Home - Weighted Feeds Scale
Squeezable Straw Training Bottle - Honey Bear Straw Cup
Free Flow Cup for Pre palate Repair Prep - Reflo Smart Cup
Pacifiers that have Worked for Cleft Lip and Palate Babies - Itzy Ritzy
Pacifiers that have Worked for Cleft Lip and Palate Babies - MAM
Pacifiers that have Worked for Cleft Lip and Palate Babies - Itzy Ritzy
Scar Cream Recommended by Alexis Garcia, Cleft Lip Mom - bioCorneum - Pricey**
