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Breastfeeding the infant with a cleft defect.

S C Danner

    Naacog'S Clinical Issues in Perinatal and Women'S Health Nursing
    |January 1, 1992
    PubMed
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    Breastfeeding is ideal for infants with cleft defects, promoting oral-motor development and reducing infections. Healthcare providers should support mothers choosing breastfeeding to empower these infants.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatrics
    • Lactation
    • Developmental Biology

    Background:

    • Infants with cleft defects often face challenges with breastfeeding.
    • Societal and healthcare provider attitudes can create barriers to breastfeeding for these infants.
    • Early feeding experiences are crucial for infant development and family bonding.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To emphasize the benefits of breastfeeding for infants with cleft defects.
    • To advocate for healthcare provider interventions that facilitate breastfeeding in this population.
    • To highlight the importance of supporting maternal choice in infant feeding methods.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review on infant feeding and cleft defects.
    • Analysis of the physiological benefits of breastfeeding for infants with oral-facial anomalies.
    • Examination of the impact of healthcare provider attitudes on breastfeeding success.

    Main Results:

    • Breastfeeding encourages normal oral-motor development and benefits speech.
    • Breastfeeding offers protection against upper respiratory infections, including otitis media.
    • Successful breastfeeding positively influences infant normalization within the family unit.

    Conclusions:

    • Healthcare professionals must actively facilitate breastfeeding for infants with cleft defects.
    • Interventions should focus on empowering mothers and infants, normalizing the feeding experience.
    • Early support and education are vital for successful breastfeeding outcomes in infants with cleft defects.

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