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Breastfeeding children with cleft lip and palate a big challenge

Doctor engaging Sylvia Krian and his wife on how to feed the baby as they plan for corrective surgery.[Courtesy]

Children born with cleft lip and palate face difficulties while suckling, and this is heartbreaking for mothers.

Sylvia Krian, a mother of a three-month-old who was born with a cleft lip and palate says this condition prevents the baby from breastfeeding properly.

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